Hor. You might have rhymed.

Ham. O good Horatio, I'll take the ghost's word for a
thousand pound. Didst perceive?[1311] 275

Hor. Very well, my lord.

Ham. Upon the talk of the poisoning?[1312]

Hor. I did very well note him.[1313]

Ham. Ah, ha! Come, some music! come, the recorders! 280
For if the king like not the comedy,[1314]
Why then, belike, he likes it not, perdy.
Come, some music!

Re-enter Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.[1315]

Guil. Good my lord, vouchsafe me a word with you.[1316]

Ham. Sir, a whole history. 285