That are compos’d of strength and gentleness
In fair proportion mix’d, should e’er essay
The sceptre. He that may not rule himself
Is of all monarchs least significant.
[Exeunt.
Scene VI.
A glade in another part of the island with Ferdinand and Miranda observed seated at the upper end thereof. Nearer at hand a group of Athenian citizens. Enter Bottom, wearing an ass’s head.
Bottom. Masters, you will marvel to behold me here, but the very truth of the matter is that I did fall asleep, and being asleep I did dream, and as I did lie a-dreaming I was in a manner translated to this place, which methinks is an island, for I did espy much water anear as I was brought hither. But, masters, I do marvel much to look upon you here also.
Francis Flute. Methinks, friend Bottom, you are not the sole wight in Athens esteemed worthy translation.
Robin Starveling. How an’ we be not translated either?