Much Ado About Note Taking

A random little skit meant to satirize the old English Language. A little fun homage to Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"

A class room, there are students sitting at tables and listening to their teacher speak about English Literature. Shakespeare is mentioned. Two young squires sit in the back row, one, Pedro is about to take notes when he realises he does not have a pen to write with.

 

PEDRO

You there, wouldst thou do me a great favour and hand me thy sword?

 

BENEDICT

Why now? What blood-drawn battle wouldst thou evoke in such a peacefull setting?

 

PEDRO

Your pen, man! Alas, it is the sword that thou wouldst use in order to endure the war of words that I speak of! This is the sword that I so solemnly request.

 

BENEDICT

Aye, but as a man does draw one sword, only one pen do I use to draw.

 

PEDRO

Then giveth here thy pen! Only by this moment's quick passing do I need it such.

 

BENEDICT

Nay! Not so! Wouldst I allow your request and ignore my own need? What if I should require it as soon as your hands own it?

 

PEDRO

Can you not spare a moment without requirement?

 

BENEDICT

Wouldst thou?

 

PEDRO

Ay, how my wits do fail me in this time. Come, shalt I curse you with my wordless page?

 

BENEDICT

Do what thou must, as I will forever refrain. Anon.

 

PEDRO [Aside]

Cursed fellow, dost our friendship fail with just the wanting of a pen? Ay, woe is me! And woe is my penless page!

 

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Reviews

[RAWR!]

hahaha
how did you come up with this.
hahaha this is so funny

either i am really stoned or this line
"PEDRO

You there, wouldst thou do me a great favour and hand me thy sword?"
in the context of the whole piece is brilliant.


"PEDRO

Ay, how my wits do fail me in this time. Come, shalt I curse you with my wordless page?"

haha


thank you for making me laugh, i was in dire need.