Act 3: Scene 3

VERGES

Yea, or else it were pity but they should suffer
salvation, body and soul.

VERGES

Well, give them their charge, neighbour Dogberry.

VERGES

If he will not stand when he is bidden, he is none
of the prince’s subjects.

VERGES

You have been always called a merciful man, partner.

VERGES

If you hear a child cry in the night, you must call
to the nurse and bid her still it.

VERGES

‘Tis very true.

VERGES

Nay, by’r our lady, that I think a’ cannot.

VERGES

By’r lady, I think it be so.

Act 3: Scene 5

VERGES

Yes, in truth it is, sir.

VERGES

Yes, I thank God I am as honest as any man living
that is an old man and no honester than I.

VERGES

And so am I.

VERGES

Marry, sir, our watch to-night, excepting your
worship’s presence, ha’ ta’en a couple of as arrant
knaves as any in Messina.

VERGES

And we must do it wisely.

Act 4: Scene 2

VERGES

O, a stool and a cushion for the sexton.

VERGES

Nay, that’s certain; we have the exhibition to examine.

VERGES

Yea, by mass, that it is.

VERGES

Let them be in the hands–

Act 5: Scene 1

VERGES

Here, here comes master Signior Leonato, and the
Sexton too.