“cut my finger”Cultural ContextAct 3,Scene 1Lines 174-179An explanation of Bottom’s address to Cobweb in Act 3, Scene 1 of myShakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Bottom I cry your worships mercy, heartily. I beseech your worship's name. Cobweb Cobweb. Bottom I shall desire you of more acquaintance, good Master Cobweb. If I cut my finger, I shall make bold with you. — Your name, honest gentleman? Cobwebs were used like bandaids to cover cuts.
