HOSTESS
It is more than for some . . . it is for all, all I have. He hath eaten me out of house and home, he hath put all my substance into that fat belly of his, but I will have some of it out again, or I will ride thee o' nights like the mare.

In this vivid passage, Mistress Quickly lays bare her grievances against Falstaff, portraying him as an insatiable parasite who has consumed more than his fair share of her resources. Her colorful complaint that "he hath eaten me out of house and home" captures both the extent of her financial ruin and the comical excess of Falstaff's appetite. Shakespeare uses these words to underscore the tension between her desperation and Falstaff's carefree indulgence. The phrase "ride thee o' nights like the mare" adds a humorous yet threatening note, indicating her determination to reclaim what she's lost, even if it means haunting him. Through this exchange, Shakespeare not only highlights Falstaff's gluttony but also brings to light the consequences of unchecked indulgence, blending humor with a stern warning about accountability.