Bottom.
First, good Peter Quince, say what the play treats on, then read the names of the actors, and so grow to a point.
Quince.
Marry, our play is, The most lamentable comedy, and most cruel death of Pyramus and Thisby.
Bottom.
A very good piece of work, I assure you, and a merry. Now, good Peter Quince, call forth your actors by the scroll. Masters, spread yourselves.
Quince.
Answer as I call you. Nick Bottom, the weaver.
Bottom.
Ready. Name what part I am for, and proceed.
Quince.
You, Nick Bottom, are set down for Pyramus.
Bottom.
What is Pyramus? a lover, or a tyrant?
Quince.
A lover, that kills himself most gallant for love.
Bottom.
That will ask some tears in the true performing of it: if I do it, let the audience look to their eyes; I will move storms, I will condole in some measure. To the
