ACT THE THIRD.

SCENE I.—The Village Green.

Enter Cuddy Banks with the Morris-dancers.

First Clown. Nay, Cuddy, prithee do not leave us now; if we part all this night, we shall not meet before day.

2nd Cl. I prithee, Banks, let’s keep together now.

Cud. If you were wise, a word would serve; but as you are, I must be forced to tell you again, I have a little private business, an hour’s work; it may prove but an half hour’s, as luck may serve; and then I take horse, and along with you. Have we e’er a witch in the morris?

1st Cl. No, no; no woman’s part but Maid Marian and the Hobby-horse.

Cud. I’ll have a witch; I love a witch.