Letter sent by Sir Toby to a friend in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', after the trick has been played on Malvolio but before the effects have been seen

Dearest Sarastro, Oh how much longer can you refrain from delighting us here with your unquenchable charm and wit? Pray come and visit as soon as possible - it has been too long since we last sat together for a drink, and there is room aplenty for you to stay in Olivia's magnificent abode. It can often be quite a dry and boring place unfortunately; a little of your humour would liven it up no …

…stifled laughter and with baited breath in anticipation of the great amusement that is to come, Toby P.S. I shouldn't think you would need to mention your coming to Olivia; she is very busy these days and of course in constant mourning for her dearly loved brother. Just appear sometime in the evening, so as not to disturb anyone's routine, you understand, and Sir Andrew and myself will take good care of you, i'faith.