Theseus:  The iron tongue of midnight hath told _ twelve _ : Lovers , to bed ; ' tis almost fairy time .
Oberon: Now , until the break of day / Through this house each fairy stray . / To the best bride - bed will we , / Which by us shall blessed be ; / So shall all the couples three / Ever true in loving be ; / And the owner of it blest / Ever shall in safety rest . / Trip awa ; make no stay ; / Meet me all by break of day .