Edg. [Aside] And worse I may be yet: the worst is not[4015]
So long as we can say 'This is the worst.'[4018]
Old Man. Fellow, where goest?
Glou. Is it a beggar-man? 30
Old Man. Madman and beggar too.
Glou. He has some reason, else he could not beg.[4019]
I' the last night's storm I such a fellow saw,[4020]
Which made me think a man a worm: my son
Came then into my mind, and yet my mind 35
Was then scarce friends with him: I have heard more since.[4021]
As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods;[4022]
They kill us for their sport.[4023]
Edg. [Aside] How should this be?[4015][4024][4025]
Bad is the trade that must play fool to sorrow,[4024][4026]
Angering itself and others. Bless thee, master![4024][4027] 40
Glou. Is that the naked fellow?
Old Man. Ay, my lord.
Glou. Then, prithee, get thee gone: if for my sake[4028]
Thou wilt o'ertake us hence a mile or twain[4029]
I' the way toward Dover, do it for ancient love;[4030]
And bring some covering for this naked soul,[4031] 45
Who I'll entreat to lead me.[4032]
Old Man. Alack, sir, he is mad.