The king, sir, hath wagered with him six Barbary horses: against the which he has imponed, as I take it, six French rapiers and poniards, with their assigns, as girdle, hangers, and so: three of the carriages, in faith, are very dear to fancy, very responsive to the hilts, most delicate carriages, and of very liberal conceit.
– William Shakespeare
Hamlet, Act 5, Scene 2. Osric tells Hamlet that the King wants Hamlet to fence with Laertes and he has made a wager with Laertes that Hamlet will win. The King has bet six horses against six French rapiers and poniards.