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102 ACT V The Sleep- walking Scene Scene I. Dunsinane. Ante-room in the castle Enter a Doctor of Physic and a Waiting-Gentle- woman Doctor. I have two nights watched with you, but can perceive no truth in your report. When was it she last walked? Gentlewoman. Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her nightgown upon her, unlock her closet, take forth paper, fold it, write upon't, read it, afterwards seal it, and again return to bed ; yet all this while in a most fast sleep. Doctor. A great perturbation in nature, to re- ceive at once the benefit of sleep and do the effects of watching ! In this slumbery agitation, besides her walking and other actual performances, what at any time have you heard her say? Gentlewoman. That, sir, which I will not report after her. Doctor. You may to me, and 'tis most meet you should. 10-14. Why is this speech characteristic? Why is this scene in prose? in
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