Act 3: Scene 3
VERGES
Yea, or else it were pity but they should suffer
salvation, body and soul.
Well, give them their charge, neighbour Dogberry.
If he will not stand when he is bidden, he is none
of the prince’s subjects.
You have been always called a merciful man, partner.
If you hear a child cry in the night, you must call
to the nurse and bid her still it.
‘Tis very true.
Nay, by’r our lady, that I think a’ cannot.
By’r lady, I think it be so.
Act 3: Scene 5
VERGES
Yes, in truth it is, sir.
Yes, I thank God I am as honest as any man living
that is an old man and no honester than I.
And so am I.
Marry, sir, our watch to-night, excepting your
worship’s presence, ha’ ta’en a couple of as arrant
knaves as any in Messina.
And we must do it wisely.
Act 4: Scene 2
VERGES
O, a stool and a cushion for the sexton.
Nay, that’s certain; we have the exhibition to examine.
Yea, by mass, that it is.
Let them be in the hands–
Act 5: Scene 1
VERGES
Here, here comes master Signior Leonato, and the
Sexton too.