Marlowe. I’ve heard that before.
Shakespeare. I wish I had never come to London.
Marlowe. Henslowe’s back. Seen him?
Shakespeare. I’ve seen no-one. Did the tour go well?
Marlowe. He says so. He left them at Stratford. Well, I must go.
Shakespeare. Where? To Mary?
Marlowe. Why should I go to your Mary?
Shakespeare. Because I’ve asked you to, often enough. Why else? You’ve grown to be friends. You could help me if you would.
Marlowe. Never step between a man and a woman!
Shakespeare. But you’re our friend! And they say you know women.