And meant to wreck thee; but, beshrew my jea lousy! It seems, it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, To lack discretion. Come, go we to the king: This must be known; which, being kept close, might move More grief to hide, than hate to utter love. Come. [Exeunt. SCENE II. A Room in the Castle. Enter King, Queen, ROSENCRANTZ, GUILDENSTERN, and Attendants. King. Welcome, dear Rosencrantz, and Guilden stern! Moreover that we much did long to see you, him : And, since, so neighbour'd to his youth and hu That you mour, vouchsafe your rest here in our court Some little time: so by your companies To draw him on to pleasures; and to gather, So much as from occasion you may glean, Whether aught, to us unknown, afflicts him thus, That, open'd, lies within our remedy. Queen. Good gentlemen, he hath much talk'd of you; And, sure I am, two men there are not living, Ros. Guil But we both obey; And here give up ourselves, in the full bent; To be commanded. King, Thanks, Rosencrantz, and gentle Guilden stern. Queen. Thanks, Guildenstern, and gentle Rosen crantz: And I beseech you instantly to visit My too much changed son. - Go, some of you Pleasant and helpful to him! Queen. Ay, amen! [Exeunt ROSENCRANTZ, GUILDENSTERN, and some Attendants. Enter POLONIUS. Pol. The ambassadors from Norway, my good, lord, Are joyfully return'd. King. Thou still hast been the father of good news. 8 Utmost exertion. Pol. Have I, my lord? Assure you, my good liege, I hold my duty, as I hold my soul, Both to my God, and to my gracious king: King. O, speak of that: that do I long to hear. Queen. I doubt it is no other but the main; His father's death, and our o'erhasty marriage. Re-enter POLONIUS, with VOLTIMAND and COR NELIUS. King. Well, we shall sift him.-Welcome, my good friends! Say, Voltimand, what from our brother Norway? His nephew's levies; which to him appear'd It was against your highness: Whereat griev'd,- On Fortinbras; which he, in brief, obeys; ⚫ Scent. I 'Poland. • Imposed on. Gives him three thousand crowns in annual fee; [Gives a Paper. That it might please you to give quiet pass King. Mean time, we thank you for your well-took labour: Pol. [Exeunt VOLTIMAND and Cornelius. This business is well ended: 3 My liege, and madam, to expostulate 3 Why day is day, night, night, and time is time, -- And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,— Queen. More matter, with less art. Mad let us grant him then and now remains, 3 Discuss. I have a daughter; have, while she is mine; To the celestial, and my soul's idol, the most beautified Ophelia, That's an ill phrase, a vile phrase; beautified is a vile phrase; but you shall hear. Thus : In her excellent white bosom, these, &c. Pol. Good madam, stay awhile; I will be faithful, Doubt thou, the stars are fire; Doubt, that the sun doth move: Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt, I love. [Reads. O dear Ophelia, I am ill at these numbers; I have not art to reckon my groans; but that I love thee best, O most best, believe it. Adieu. Thine evermore, most dear lady, whilst this machine is to him, Hamlet. This, in obedience, hath my daughter shown me: As they fell out by time, by means, and place, King. Receiv'd his love? Pol. But how hath she' What do you think of me? King. As of a man faithful and honourable. When I had seen this hot love on the wing, |