Mercutio describes some of Queen Mab's activities during her travels:
- She gallops over courtier's noses and makes them dream of court favors and promotions.
- She creeps into the hands of lawyers and fills their dreams with visions of winning cases and collecting fees.
- She pinches the thumbs of soldiers, causing them to dream of bloody battles and conquests.
- She climbs over ladies' lips, inspiring them to dream of kisses and romantic encounters.
- She enters the noses of priests, prompting them to dream of wealthy benefactors and luxurious feasts.
- She tickles the ears of musicians, making them dream of composing beautiful melodies.
- She dances on the noses of peasants, causing them to dream of good harvests and bountiful crops.
Queen Mab's travels and actions create a sense of whimsy and magic within the play. She represents the irrational and unpredictable nature of human dreams and desires. Her presence adds a touch of enchantment and folklore to the story.