FRANCISCO at his post. Enter to him BERNARDO
BERNARDO
Who's there?
FRANCISCO
Nay, answer me: stand, and unfold yourself.
BERNARDO
Long live the king!
FRANCISCO
Bernardo?
BERNARDO
He.
FRANCISCO
You come most carefully upon your hour.
BERNARDO
'Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco.
FRANCISCO
For this relief much thanks: 'tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.
BERNARDO
Have you had quiet guard?
FRANCISCO
Not a mouse stirring.
BERNARDO
Well, good night.
If you do meet Horatio and Marcellus,
The rivals of my watch, bid them make haste.
FRANCISCO
I think I hear them. Stand, ho! Who's there?
Bernardo
Who's there?
Francisco
You answer me! Stay where you are and identify yourself.
Bernardo
Long live the king!
Francisco
Bernardo, is that you?
Bernardo
It’s me.
Francisco
You’re right on time to take over the watch.
Bernardo
The clock tower has already struck midnight. Get to bed.
Francisco
Thanks for relieving me. It’s bitter cold and my nerves are shot.
Bernardo
Have you had a quiet watch?
Francisco
Not a mouse stirring.
Bernardo
Well, good night. If you meet Horatio and Marcellus, who are going to stand watch with me, tell them to hurry up.
Francisco
I think I hear them coming. Stop! Who's there?
Explanada delante del Palacio Real de Elsingor. Noche oscura.
FRANCISCO, BERNARDO
BERNARDO.-
¿Quién está ahí?
FRANCISCO.-
No, respóndame él a mí. Deténgase y diga quién es.
BERNARDO.-
Viva el Rey.
FRANCISCO.-
¿Es Bernardo?
BERNARDO.-
El mismo.
FRANCISCO.-
Tú eres el más puntual en venir a la hora.
BERNARDO.-
Las doce han dado ya; bien puedes ir a recogerte
FRANCISCO.-
Te doy mil gracias por la mudanza. Hace un frío que penetra y yo estoy delicado del pecho.
BERNARDO.-
¿Has hecho tu guardia tranquilamente?
FRANCISCO.- Ni un ratón se ha movido.
BERNARDO.-
Muy bien. Buenas noches. Si encuentras a Horacio y Marcelo, mis compañeros de guardia, diles que vengan presto.
FRANCISCO.-
Me parece que los oigo. Alto ahí. ¡Eh! ¿Quién va?
COMMENTS:
It's a lot more understandable in the modern English translation. In the original, there are some Old English phrases that don't make sense unless you've studied it. The Spanish translation, translates it almost literally, so again, it doesn't make much sense. However, the modern English version does a great job at making it easier to read.
Example:
And I am sick at heart.
And my nerves are shot.
y yo estoy delicado del pecho.