Some men are much to blame. Imo. Not he, I hope. Iach. Not he: but yet heaven's bounty towards Be used more thankfully. In himself, 'tis much; What do you pity, sir? Iach. Two creatures heartily. Imo. Am I one, sir? You look on me: what wreck discern you in me Iach. Lamentable! What, To hide me from the radiant sun and solace I' the dungeon by a snuff? Imo. I pray you, sir, Deliver with more openness your answers To my demands. Iach. That others do, I was about to say, enjoy your- -But Imo. 79 f. That he is not grateful for his own gifts, is much; that he is not grateful for you, his gift beyond price, fills me with wonder and pity.' 87. a snuff, candle-wick. 80 90 97. or, timely knowing, etc., or else, being known in time, are remedied as soon as known. 99. What both you spur and stop, the mystery which you seem eager to bring forward, yet still keep back. Iach. Inclined to this intelligence, pronounce The beggary of his change; but 'tis your graces Imo. Let me hear no more. Iach. O dearest soul! your cause doth strike my heart With pity, that doth make me sick. So fair, and fasten'd to an empery, A lady Would make the great'st king double,-to be partner'd With tomboys hired with that self exhibition 107, 108. Made hard with hourly falsehood — falsehood, as with labour, made hard by continual clasping, as if by labour. 108. by-peeping, glancing aside. 109. unlustrous; so Rowe for Ff illustrious. 120. empery, royal dominion. 122. tomboys, wild, wanton women. By the Elizabethans they were especially associated with Rome. 122. that self exhibition, the very allowance. Which your own coffers yield! with diseased ventures That play with all infirmities for gold Which rottenness can lend nature! such boil'd stuff As well might poison poison! Be revenged; Imo. Revenged! How should I be revenged? If this be true,— How should I be revenged? Iach. Should he make me Live, like Diana's priest, betwixt cold sheets, In your despite, upon your purse? Revenge it. Imo. Thee and the devil alike. What ho, Pisanio! 123. ventures, creatures who hazard their persons for gold. 131. abuse, deceive. 130 140 150 As in a Romish stew and to expound What, ho, Pisanio! Iach. O happy Leonatus! I may say : Deserves thy trust, and thy most perfect goodness A lady to the worthiest sir that ever Country call'd his! and you his mistress, only Were deeply rooted; and shall make your lord, Half all men's hearts are his. Imo. You make amends. Iach. He sits 'mongst men like a descended He hath a kind of honour sets him off, Which you know cannot err: the love I bear him for yours. Iach. My humble thanks. 160 170 I had almost forgot 180 To entreat your grace but in a small request, 157. The credit, the faith Imogen has in her husband's integrity. 163. affiance, fidelity. 177. fan, winnow. And yet of moment too, for it concerns Imo. Pray, what is 't? Iach. Some dozen Romans of us and your lord The best feather of our wing-have mingled sums To buy a present for the emperor ; Which I, the factor for the rest, have done In France: 'tis plate of rare device, and jewels Imo. Willingly; And pawn mine honour for their safety: since In my bedchamber. Iach. They are in a trunk, Attended by my men: I will make bold To send them to you, only for this night; I must aboard to-morrow. Imo. O, no, no. Iach. Yes, I beseech; or I shall short my word By lengthening my return. From Gallia I cross'd the seas on purpose and on promise To see your grace. Imo. I thank you for your pains: But not away to-morrow! Iach. O, I must, madam : 200. short, impair, infringe. 207. is material to, affects, i.e. causes delay in. 190 200 |