POLORUS

Why not? The ammonia will fix him, and the olive oil won't kill him. [Busying himself at the table] Let us mix them.

[He pours the olive oil and ammonia into a beaker, and starts to stir the mixture]

CAIUS

[Getting affectionate and placing his arm around POLORUS' neck] Oh, Doctor! Give me a big one! Don't tease me with a pony!

POLORUS

This is the regular size for elephants and gladiators. Now—there you are—down with it!

[He hands CAIUS the beaker. CAIUS downs it at a fearful gulp, and comes up spluttering and rolling his eyes]

CAIUS

[Faintly] Is there a chaser?