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MERCUT IO
That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in
the hams.
ROMEO
Meaning to courtsy.
MERCUT IO
Thou hast most kindly hit it.
ROMEO
A most curteous exposition. [55]
MERCUT IO
Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy.
ROMEO
Pink for flower.
MERCUT IO
Right.
ROMEO
Why, then is my pump well flowered.
MERCUT IO
Sure wit, follow me this jest now, till thou hast [60] worn out thy pump,
that when the single sole of it is worn, the jest may remain after the
wearing solely singular.
ROMEO
O single-soled jest, solely singular for the singleness. [65]
MERCUT IO
Come between us, good Benvolio, my wits faints.
ROMEO
Switch and spurs, switch and spurs, or I’ll cry a match!
