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J. Payne Collier [1842–1844], The works of William Shakespeare. The text formed from an entirely new collation of the old editions: with the various readings, notes, a life of the poet, and a history of the Early English stage. By J. Payne Collier, Esq. F.S.A. In eight volumes (Whittaker & Co. [etc.], London) [word count] [S10101].

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SCENE III. The Same. Before the Palace. Enter Two Soldiers, to their Guard.

1 Sold.
Brother, good night: to-morrow is the day.

2 Sold.
It will determine one way: fare you well.
Heard you of nothing strange about the streets?

1 Sold.
Nothing. What news?

2 Sold.
Belike, 'tis but a rumour. Good night to you.

1 Sold.
Well, sir, good night. Enter Two other Soldiers.

2 Sold.
Soldiers, have careful watch.

3 Sold.
And you. Good night, good night. [The first Two place themselves at their Posts² ^note.

4 Sold.
Here we: [They take their Posts.] and if tomorrow
Our navy thrive, I have an absolute hope
Our landmen will stand up.

3 Sold.
'Tis a brave army,
And full of purpose. [Music of Hautboys under the Stage.

4 Sold.
Peace! what noise?

1 Sold.
List, list!

2 Sold.
Hark!

1 Sold.
Music i' the air.

3 Sold.
Under the earth.

4 Sold.
It signs well, does it not?

3 Sold.
No.

1 Sold.
Peace! I say. What should this mean?

-- 92 --

2 Sold.
'Tis the god Hercules, whom Antony lov'd,
Now leaves him.

1 Sold.
Walk; let's see if other watchmen
Do hear what we do. [They advance to another Post.

2 Sold.
How now, masters!

Omnes.
How now!
How now! do you hear this? [Speaking together.

1 Sold.
Ay; Is't not strange?

3 Sold.
Do you hear, masters? do you hear?

1 Sold.
Follow the noise so far as we have quarter;
Let's see how it will give off.

Omnes.
Content: 'Tis strange. [Exeunt.
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