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"sweep the dust behind the door"
Folklore
Act 5,
Scene 1
Lines 378-381

An explanation of the folklore behind leaving food and drink out for Robin in Act 5, Scene 1 of myshakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.

Robin 

Now are frolic. Not a mouse
Shall disturb this hallowed house.
I am sent with broom before
To sweep the dust behind the door.