Qui. Here is the scrowle of euery mans name, which
is thought fit through all Athens, to play in our Enterlude
before the Duke and the Dutches, on his wedding
day at night

Bot. First, good Peter Quince, say what the play treats
on: then read the names of the Actors: and so grow on
to a point

Quin. Marry our play is the most lamentable comedy,
and most cruell death of Pyramus and Thisbie

Bot. A very good peece of worke I assure you, and a
merry. Now good Peter Quince, call forth your Actors
by the scrowle. Masters spread your selues

Quince. Answere as I call you. Nick Bottome the
Weauer

Bottome. Ready; name what part I am for, and
proceed

Quince. You Nicke Bottome are set downe for Pyramus

Bot. What is Pyramus, a louer, or a tyrant?
Quin. A Louer that kills himselfe most gallantly for
loue

Bot. That will aske some teares in the true performing