Marlowe.   She says you cool to her, not she to you.

Shakespeare. Did she say that?

Marlowe.   Swore it, with tears in her eyes.

Shakespeare. Is it so? I wish it were so. Well, you’re my good friend, Marlowe!

Marlowe.   Oh, leave that!

Shakespeare. Kit, do you blame me so much?

Marlowe.   Why should I blame you?

Shakespeare. That I’m here and not in Warwickshire.

Marlowe.   I throw no stones. Why? Have you heard aught?

Shakespeare. No, nor dared ask—nor dared ask, Marlowe. The boy’s dead. I know it. But I will not hear it. Marlowe, Marlowe, Marlowe, do you judge me?