Quin. Is all our company here?
Bot. You were best to call them generally, man by [003] man, according to the scrip.
Quin. Here is the scroll of every man’s name, which is 005 thought fit, through all Athens, to play in our interlude before [006] fore the duke and the duchess, on his wedding-day at night.
Bot. First, good Peter Quince, say what the play treats [008] on; then read the names of the actors; and so grow to a point.
010 Quin. Marry, our play is, The most lamentable comedy, and most cruel death of Pyramus and Thisby.
Bot. A very good piece of work, I assure you, and a merry. Now, good Peter Quince, call forth your actors by the scroll. Masters, spread yourselves.
015 Quin. Answer as I call you. Nick Bottom, the weaver.
Bot. Ready. Name what part I am for, and proceed.
Quin. You, Nick Bottom, are set down for Pyramus.
Bot. What is Pyramus? a lover, or a tyrant?