Laertes: No-one ever gets out of that game!
Polonius: What about you? (Makes a phone call.) Rosencrantz, hello. Fancy being a rich man? I’ve got some reputable British partners keen to get into the Russian market.
Laertes: Set up a meeting, Mr. Potassium Permanganate. I’ll be right on time.
Polonius: Let Laertes arrange a meeting with you. He’ll tip you off.
Laertes takes the phone and looks at Polonius, questioningly.
Polonius (whispers to Laertes): On the 15th.
Laertes (into the phone): Rosencrantz, this is Laertes. I’ll meet you at the airport on the 15th. (Polonius shakes his head.) You’ll get there under your own steam? OK, in that case, make it the hotel bar. See you.
(To Polonius) You’re my saviour, Mr. Potassium Permanganate. Am I really getting a new life?
Polonius: And wo
