Anne. What have you brought us, Mother, unawares?
Mrs. Hathaway. Why, I met the man in the lane and he asked his way here. He wants Will.
Anne. Does he, and does he?
Shakespeare [at the window]. One of the players. In the town I met him And had some talk, and told him of my play.
Anne. You told a stranger and a player? But I— I am not told!
The Voice [close at hand]. For sheep can feed And robins breed Without you, without you, And the world get on without you— Oh, London Town!
Shakespeare goes to the door.
Anne [stopping him]. What brings him here?
Shakespeare. I bring him! To my own house. [He goes out.]
Mrs. Hathaway. Trouble?