First Clo. Why, because a' was mad: a' shall recover[2044]
his wits there; or, if a' do not, 'tis no great matter there.[2044][2045]
Ham. Why?
First Clo. 'Twill not be seen in him there; there the[2046] 145
men are as mad as he.[2046]
Ham. How came he mad?
First Clo. Very strangely, they say.
Ham. How 'strangely'?
First Clo. Faith, e'en with losing his wits. 150
Ham. Upon what ground?
First Clo. Why, here in Denmark: I have been sexton[2047]
here, man and boy, thirty years.[2048]
Ham. How long will a man lie i' the earth ere he rot?