Ulys. to Nest. Away; our work is done. [Exeunt Ulys. and Nest.
Thers. This Agamemnon is a king of clouts,
A chip in porridge,—
Enter Ajax.
Ajax. Thersites.
Thers. Set up to frighten daws from cherry-trees,—
Ajax. Dog!
Thers. A standard to march under.
Ajax. Thou bitch-wolf! can'st thou not hear? feel then. [Strikes him.
Thers. The plague of Greece, and Helen's pox light on thee,
Thou mongrel mastiff, thou beef-witted lord!
Ajax. Speak then, thou mouldy leaven of the camp;
Speak, or I'll beat thee into handsomeness.