Feste the clown was missing from his job without permission but has returned. Olivia is still in mourning over her brother's death and is not in the spirit to put up with the Clown's efforts to cheer her up. Yet, the Clown must attempt, even though he may be punished for doing so.
Then let her put me to death. Anyone who has ever been executed should not be terrified of anything he sees.
Maria and Feste enters
No. If you don't tell me where you've been, I'm not going to make any excuses for you in front of Lady Olivia. She will have you executed for failing to show up.
But she'll punish you for being gone for so long. Or, at the very least, fire you. But wouldn't that be just as horrible as being killed? My lady has arrived, If you know what's good for you, you'll come up with a plausible reason for your absence.
Please let me to think of something amusing to say right now! Smart individuals who believe they are witty are frequently proven to be fools, but I know I'm not witty, so I could pass for smart. What did Quinapalus, the philosopher, say? "A witty fool is better than a foolish wit," .
Maria Leaves
Lady olivia enters with her attendants.
Madam, those are two character faults that can be remedied with a little drink and some common sense. If you give a drink to a sober fool, he can no longer be thirsty. If you tell a bad man to clean up his act and he does, he will no longer be terrible. The lady gave an order to take the fool, therefore I'll say it again, take her.
Guys, didn't you hear her? Get the lady out of here .
Greetings to you, madam!
Oh, leave, you're a boring guy. I don't want to be associated with you any more. Besides, you've become untrustworthy.
Get that fool out of here.
Quite easily, lady.
What a huge mistake! Please allow me to demonstrate that you are a fool.
I instructed them to take you!
Then go on and prove it.
Are you capable of doing so?
My lady, I believe his spirit is already in hell.
Madam, I'll have to ask you some questions. Please respond, my good student.
Why have you been in mourning, my dear madam?
Then you're a fool for pointing out the fact that your brother's soul has gone to heaven. Take this fool away, gentlemen.
I'm sure his soul is in heaven, fool.
I'm only listening to you since I have nothing else to do.