Shakespearian plays were, I think, made for the willing suspension of disbelief
shanks, you're absolutely right. It's something I must have registered at some level before, but it never became conscious. So I really have learned something today!
On that note, methinks 'tis time for bed (said Zebedee).

stinks worse than a fish after a long ride
Max, you've done it again I'm definitely going to re-use this one!