Dog. Five shillings to one on’t, with any man that [073] knows the statues, he may stay him: marry, not without the prince be willing; for, indeed, the watch ought to offend no 075 man; and it is an offence to stay a man against his will.

Verg. By’r lady, I think it be so.

Dog. Ha, ah, ha! Well, masters, good night: an there be any matter of weight chances, call up me: keep your [079] fellows’ counsels and your own; and good night. Come, 080 neighbour.

Watch. Well, masters, we hear our charge: let us go sit here upon the church-bench till two, and then all to bed.

Dog. One word more, honest neighbours. I pray you, 085 watch about Signior Leonato’s door; for the wedding being there to-morrow, there is a great coil to-night. Adieu: be [087] vigitant, I beseech you. [Exeunt Dogberry and Verges.

[088] Enter Borachio and Conrade.

Bora. What, Conrade!

[089] Watch. [Aside] Peace! stir not.

090 Bora. Conrade, I say!

Con. Here, man; I am at thy elbow.