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The wedding festivities of Theseus and Hippolyta (and of Lysander and Hermia, Demetrius and Hermia) are enlivened by a decidedly funny performance of the tragic tale of 'Pyramus and Thisbe' by Bottom and his friends.
Oberon and Titania, pleased at the happy resolution of the lovers' problems, give their blessings and their protection to all the newly-weds.
Finally, Puck bids the audience adieu:
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend.
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call.
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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See also:
Oberon
Titania
Puck
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