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GregoryAfraid, indeed! Don’t be ridiculous.SampsonWe’ll get the law on our side. Let them begin. 35GregoryI’ll make a sour face as I pass by, and let them take it as theychoose.sampsonNo—as they dare, I’ll thumb my nose at them. That will insultthem, if they notice it.abrahamAre you thumbing your nose at us, sir?SampsonI’m thumbing my nose, sir. 40AbrahamAre you thumbing your nose at us, sir?Sampson (to Gregory)Is the law on our side if I say yes?GregoryNo.SampsonNo, sir. I’m not thumbing my nose at you, sir. I’m just 45thumbing my nose, sir.GregoryAre you trying to start a fight, sir?AbrahamA fight, sir? No, sir.SampsonIf you do start a quarrel, I’m ready. My master is as good as yourmaster.AbrahamBut he’s no better. 50SampsonWell—sir—Act 1, Scene 1 27