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Enter Duke, Varrius, Lords, Angelo, Esculus, Lucio,

Enter Duke, Varrius, Lords, Angelo, Escalus, Lucio,

MM V.i.1.1

Citizens at seuerall doores.

Provost, Officers, and Citizens at several doors

several (adj.)

old form: seuerall

separate, different, distinct

MM V.i.1.2

Duk.

DUKE

My very worthy Cosen, fairely met,

My very worthy cousin, fairly met.

MM V.i.1

Our old, and faithfull friend, we are glad to see you.

Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.

MM V.i.2

Ang. Esc.

ANGELO and ESCALUS

Happy returne be to your royall grace.

Happy return be to your royal grace.

MM V.i.3

Duk.

DUKE

Many and harty thankings to you both:

Many and hearty thankings to you both.

thanking (n.)

word of thanks, expression of gratitude

MM V.i.4

We haue made enquiry of you, and we heare

We have made inquiry of you, and we hear

MM V.i.5

Such goodnesse of your Iustice, that our soule

Such goodness of your justice that our soul

MM V.i.6

Cannot but yeeld you forth to publique thankes

Cannot but yield you forth to public thanks,

MM V.i.7

Forerunning more requitall.

Forerunning more requital.

requital (n.)

old form: requitall

recompense, reward, repayment

MM V.i.8.1

forerun (v.)

forecast, foreshadow, be the precursor of

Ang.

ANGELO

You make my bonds still greater.

bond (n.)

duty, commitment, obligation

MM V.i.8.2

Duk.

DUKE

Oh your desert speaks loud, & I should wrong it

O, your desert speaks loud, and I should wrong it

desert, desart (n.)

deserving, due recompense, right

MM V.i.9

To locke it in the wards of couert bosome

To lock it in the wards of covert bosom,

ward (n.)

cell [in a prison]

MM V.i.10

bosom (n.)

old form: bosome

heart, inner person

covert (adj.)

old form: couert

secret, hidden, concealed

When it deserues with characters of brasse

When it deserves with characters of brass

character (n.)

letter, letter-shape, graphic symbol

MM V.i.11

A forted residence 'gainst the tooth of time,

A forted residence 'gainst the tooth of time

forted (adj.)

fortified, reinforced, strengthened

MM V.i.12

And razure of obliuion: Giue we your hand

And razure of oblivion. Give me your hand,

razure (n.)

erasure, effacement, obliteration

MM V.i.13

And let the Subiect see, to make them know

And let the subject see, to make them know

subject (n.)

old form: Subiect

subjects, people [of a state]

MM V.i.14

That outward curtesies would faine proclaime

That outward courtesies would fain proclaim

fain (adv.)

gladly, willingly

MM V.i.15

Fauours that keepe within: Come Escalus,

Favours that keep within. Come, Escalus,

keep (v.)

lodge, live, dwell

MM V.i.16

You must walke by vs, on our other hand:

You must walk by us on our other hand,

MM V.i.17

And good supporters are you.

MM V.i.18

Enter Peter and Isabella.

Enter Friar Peter and Isabella

MM V.i.19

Peter.

FRIAR PETER

Now is your time / Speake loud, and kneele before him.

Now is your time. Speak loud and kneel before him.

MM V.i.19

Isab.

ISABELLA

Iustice, O royall Duke, vaile your regard

Justice, O royal Duke! Vail your regard

regard (n.)

look, glance, gaze

MM V.i.20

vail (v.)

old form: vaile

lower, direct downwards

Vpon a wrong'd (I would faine haue said a Maid)

Upon a wronged – I would fain have said, a maid.

fain (adv.)

old form: faine

gladly, willingly

MM V.i.21

Oh worthy Prince, dishonor not your eye

O worthy prince, dishonour not your eye

MM V.i.22

By throwing it on any other obiect,

By throwing it on any other object

MM V.i.23

Till you haue heard me, in my true complaint,

Till you have heard me in my true complaint

MM V.i.24

And giuen me Iustice, Iustice, Iustice, Iustice.

And given me justice, justice, justice, justice!

MM V.i.25

Duk.

DUKE

Relate your wrongs; / In what, by whom? be briefe:

Relate your wrongs. In what? By whom? Be brief.

MM V.i.26

Here is Lord Angelo shall giue you Iustice,

Here is Lord Angelo shall give you justice.

MM V.i.27

Reueale your selfe to him.

Reveal yourself to him.

MM V.i.28.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

Oh worthy Duke,

O worthy Duke,

MM V.i.28.2

You bid me seeke redemption of the diuell,

You bid me seek redemption of the devil.

MM V.i.29

Heare me your selfe: for that which I must speake

Hear me yourself, for that which I must speak

MM V.i.30

Must either punish me, not being beleeu'd,

Must either punish me, not being believed,

MM V.i.31

Or wring redresse from you: / Heare me: oh heare me, heere.

Or wring redress from you. Hear me, O hear me, hear.

MM V.i.32

Ang.

ANGELO

My Lord, her wits I feare me are not firme:

My lord, her wits, I fear me, are not firm.

wits, also five wits

faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses)

MM V.i.33

She hath bin a suitor to me, for her Brother

She hath been a suitor to me for her brother,

MM V.i.34

Cut off by course of Iustice.

Cut off by course of justice –

course (n.)

course of action, way of proceeding

MM V.i.35.1

cut off (v.)

put to death, bring to an untimely end

Isab.

ISABELLA

By course of Iustice.

By course of justice!

MM V.i.35.2

Ang.

ANGELO

And she will speake most bitterly, and strange.

And she will speak most bitterly and strange.

MM V.i.36

Isab.

ISABELLA

Most strange: but yet most truely wil I speake,

Most strange, but yet most truly, will I speak.

MM V.i.37

That Angelo's forsworne, is it not strange?

That Angelo's forsworn, is it not strange?

forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore

old form: forsworne

swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word

MM V.i.38

That Angelo's a murtherer, is't not strange?

That Angelo's a murderer, is't not strange?

MM V.i.39

That Angelo is an adulterous thiefe,

That Angelo is an adulterous thief,

thief (n.)

old form: thiefe

villain, scoundrel, rogue, wretch

MM V.i.40

An hypocrite, a virgin violator,

An hypocrite, a virgin-violator,

MM V.i.41

Is it not strange? and strange?

Is it not strange, and strange?

MM V.i.42.1

Duke.

DUKE

Nay it is ten times strange?

Nay, it is ten times strange.

MM V.i.42.2

Isa.

ISABELLA

It is not truer he is Angelo,

It is not truer he is Angelo

MM V.i.43

Then this is all as true, as it is strange;

Than this is all as true as it is strange.

MM V.i.44

Nay, it is ten times true, for truth is truth

MM V.i.45

To th' end of reckning.

To th' end of reck'ning.

MM V.i.46.1

Duke.

DUKE

Away with her: poore soule

Away with her. Poor soul,

MM V.i.46.2

She speakes this, in th' infirmity of sence.

She speaks this in th' infirmity of sense.

MM V.i.47

Isa.

ISABELLA

Oh Prince, I coniure thee, as thou beleeu'st

O prince, I conjure thee, as thou believ'st

conjure (v.)

old form: coniure

ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech

MM V.i.48

There is another comfort, then this world,

There is another comfort than this world,

MM V.i.49

That thou neglect me not, with that opinion

That thou neglect me not with that opinion

MM V.i.50

That I am touch'd with madnesse: make not impossible

That I am touched with madness. Make not impossible

touch (v.)

old form: touch'd

stain, taint, infect

MM V.i.51

That which but seemes vnlike, 'tis not impossible

That which but seems unlike. 'Tis not impossible

unlike (adj.)

old form: vnlike

unlikely, incredible, unbelievable

MM V.i.52

But one, the wickedst caitiffe on the ground

But one, the wicked'st caitiff on the ground,

caitiff (n.)

old form: caitiffe

[sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature

MM V.i.53

May seeme as shie, as graue, as iust, as absolute:

May seem as shy, as grave, as just, as absolute

shy (adj.)

old form: shie

wary, cautious, reserved

MM V.i.54

absolute (adj.)

perfect, complete, incomparable

As Angelo, euen so may Angelo

As Angelo. Even so may Angelo,

MM V.i.55

In all his dressings, caracts, titles, formes,

In all his dressings, characts, titles, forms,

charact, caract (n.)

insignia, badge, distinctive emblem

MM V.i.56

form (n.)

old form: formes

formal procedure, due process, formality

dressing (n.)

official robes, finery

Be an arch-villaine: Beleeue it, royall Prince

Be an arch-villain. Believe it, royal prince.

MM V.i.57

If he be lesse, he's nothing, but he's more,

If he be less, he's nothing: but he's more,

MM V.i.58

Had I more name for badnesse.

Had I more name for badness.

MM V.i.59.1

Duke.

DUKE

By mine honesty

By mine honesty,

honesty (n.)

honour, integrity, uprightness

MM V.i.59.2

If she be mad, as I beleeue no other,

If she be mad, as I believe no other,

MM V.i.60

Her madnesse hath the oddest frame of sense,

Her madness hath the oddest frame of sense,

sense (n.)

common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness

MM V.i.61

frame (n.)

framework, structure, construction

Such a dependancy of thing, on thing,

Such a dependency of thing on thing,

dependency, dependancy (n.)

old form: dependancy

dependence

MM V.i.62

As ere I heard in madnesse.

As e'er I heard in madness.

MM V.i.63.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

Oh gracious Duke

O gracious Duke,

MM V.i.63.2

Harpe not on that; nor do not banish reason

Harp not on that, nor do not banish reason

MM V.i.64

For inequality, but let your reason serue

For inequality, but let your reason serve

inequality (n.)

[unclear meaning] difference of rank, social disparity; injustice, partiality

MM V.i.65

To make the truth appeare, where it seemes hid,

To make the truth appear where it seems hid,

MM V.i.66

And hide the false seemes true.

And hide the false seems true.

MM V.i.67.1

Duk.

DUKE

Many that are not mad

MM V.i.67.2

Haue sure more lacke of reason: / What would you say?

Have sure more lack of reason. What would you say?

MM V.i.68

Isab.

ISABELLA

I am the Sister of one Claudio,

I am the sister of one Claudio,

MM V.i.69

Condemnd vpon the Act of Fornication

Condemned upon the act of fornication

MM V.i.70

To loose his head, condemn'd by Angelo,

To lose his head, condemned by Angelo.

MM V.i.71

I, (in probation of a Sisterhood)

I, in probation of a sisterhood,

probation (n.)

candidature for membership, process of becoming a novice

MM V.i.72

Was sent to by my Brother; one Lucio

Was sent to by my brother. One Lucio

MM V.i.73

As then the Messenger.

As then the messenger –

MM V.i.74.1

Luc.

LUCIO

That's I, and't like your Grace:

That's I, an't like your grace.

like (v.)

please, suit

MM V.i.74.2

I came to her from Claudio, and desir'd her,

I came to her from Claudio, and desired her

MM V.i.75

To try her gracious fortune with Lord Angelo,

To try her gracious fortune with Lord Angelo

MM V.i.76

For her poore Brothers pardon.

For her poor brother's pardon.

MM V.i.77.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

That's he indeede.

That's he indeed.

MM V.i.77.2

Duk.

DUKE

You were not bid to speake.

You were not bid to speak.

MM V.i.78.1

Luc.

LUCIO

No, my good Lord,

No, my good lord,

MM V.i.78.2

Nor wish'd to hold my peace.

Nor wished to hold my peace.

MM V.i.79.1

Duk.

DUKE

I wish you now then,

I wish you now, then.

MM V.i.79.2

Pray you take note of it: and when you haue

Pray you, take note of it, and when you have

MM V.i.80

A businesse for your selfe: pray heauen you then

A business for yourself, pray heaven you then

MM V.i.81

Be perfect.

perfect (adj.)

completely prepared, fully made ready

MM V.i.82.1

Luc.

LUCIO

I warrant your honor.

I warrant your honour.

warrant (v.)

assure, promise, guarantee, confirm

MM V.i.82.2

Duk.

DUKE

The warrant's for your selfe: take heede to't.

The warrant's for yourself: take heed to't.

MM V.i.83

Isab.

ISABELLA

This Gentleman told somewhat of my Tale.

This gentleman told somewhat of my tale.

MM V.i.84

Luc.

LUCIO

Right.

MM V.i.85

Duk.

DUKE

It may be right, but you are i'the wrong

MM V.i.86

To speake before your time: proceed,

To speak before your time. Proceed.

MM V.i.87.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

I went

MM V.i.87.2

To this pernicious Caitiffe Deputie.

To this pernicious caitiff deputy –

caitiff (adj.)

old form: Caitiffe

wretched, miserable, worthless

MM V.i.88

Duk.

DUKE

That's somewhat madly spoken.

MM V.i.89.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

Pardon it,

MM V.i.89.2

The phrase is to the matter.

matter, to the

relevant, pertinent, apposite

MM V.i.90

Duke.

DUKE

Mended againe: the matter: proceed.

Mended again. The matter. Proceed.

matter (n.)

affair(s), business, real issue

MM V.i.91

mend (v.)

amend, improve, make better, put right

Isab.

ISABELLA

In briefe, to set the needlesse processe by:

In brief, to set the needless process by,

MM V.i.92

How I perswaded, how I praid, and kneel'd,

How I persuaded, how I prayed, and kneeled,

MM V.i.93

How he refeld me, and how I replide

How he refelled me, and how I replied –

refel (v.)

old form: refeld

refuse, deny, reject

MM V.i.94

(For this was of much length) the vild conclusion

For this was of much length – the vile conclusion

MM V.i.95

I now begin with griefe, and shame to vtter.

I now begin with grief and shame to utter.

MM V.i.96

He would not, but by gift of my chaste body

MM V.i.97

To his concupiscible intemperate lust

To his concup'scible intemperate lust,

intemperate (adj.)

excessive, immoderate, inordinate

MM V.i.98

concupiscible (adj.)

hotly desiring, sensual, voluptuous

Release my brother; and after much debatement,

Release my brother, and after much debatement

debatement (n.)

consideration, deliberation, discussion

MM V.i.99

My sisterly remorse, confutes mine honour,

My sisterly remorse confutes mine honour,

remorse (n.)

pity, compassion, tenderness

MM V.i.100

confute (v.)

overcome, confound, bring to nought

And I did yeeld to him: But the next morne betimes,

And I did yield to him. But the next morn betimes,

morn (n.)

old form: morne

morning, dawn

MM V.i.101

betimes (adv.)

early in the morning, at an early hour

His purpose surfetting, he sends a warrant

His purpose surfeiting, he sends a warrant

surfeit (v.)

old form: surfetting

feed to excess, over-indulge, glut

MM V.i.102

purpose (n.)

intention, aim, plan

For my poore brothers head.

For my poor brother's head.

MM V.i.103.1

Duke.

DUKE

This is most likely.

This is most likely!

MM V.i.103.2

Isab.

ISABELLA

Oh that it were as like as it is true.

O, that it were as like as it is true.

like (adv.)

likely, probable / probably

MM V.i.104

Duk.

DUKE

By heauen (fond wretch) y^u knowst not what thou speak'st,

By heaven, fond wretch, thou know'st not what thou speak'st,

fond (adj.)

foolish, stupid, mad

MM V.i.105

Or else thou art suborn'd against his honor

Or else thou art suborned against his honour

suborn (v.)

old form: suborn'd

bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury

MM V.i.106

In hatefull practise: first his Integritie

In hateful practice. First, his integrity

practice (n.)

old form: practise

trickery, treachery

MM V.i.107

Stands without blemish: next it imports no reason,

Stands without blemish. Next, it imports no reason

import (v.)

signify, mean, suggest

MM V.i.108

That with such vehemency he should pursue

pursue (v.)

persecute, castigate, hound

MM V.i.109

vehemency (n.)

vehemence, forcefulness, fervour

Faults proper to himselfe: if he had so offended

Faults proper to himself. If he had so offended,

proper (adj.)

special, particular, specific

MM V.i.110

He would haue waigh'd thy brother by himselfe,

He would have weighed thy brother by himself,

MM V.i.111

And not haue cut him off: some one hath set you on:

And not have cut him off. Someone hath set you on.

set on (v.)

encourage, urge, incite

MM V.i.112

Confesse the truth, and say by whose aduice

Confess the truth, and say by whose advice

MM V.i.113

Thou cam'st heere to complaine.

Thou cam'st here to complain.

MM V.i.114.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

And is this all?

MM V.i.114.2

Then oh you blessed Ministers aboue

Then, O you blessed ministers above,

minister (n.)

messenger, agent, servant

MM V.i.115

Keepe me in patience, and with ripened time

Keep me in patience, and with ripened time

MM V.i.116

Vnfold the euill, which is heere wrapt vp

Unfold the evil which is here wrapped up

MM V.i.117

In countenance: heauen shield your Grace from woe,

In countenance. Heaven shield your grace from woe,

countenance (n.)

favour, patronage, approval

MM V.i.118

As I thus wrong'd, hence vnbeleeued goe.

As I thus wronged hence unbelieved go.

MM V.i.119

Duke.

DUKE

I know you'ld faine be gone: An Officer:

I know you'd fain be gone. An officer!

fain (adv.)

old form: faine

gladly, willingly

MM V.i.120

To prison with her: Shall we thus permit

To prison with her. Shall we thus permit

MM V.i.121

A blasting and a scandalous breath to fall,

A blasting and a scandalous breath to fall

blasting (adj.)

defaming, maligning, discrediting

MM V.i.122

On him so neere vs? This needs must be a practise:

On him so near us? This needs must be a practice.

practice (n.)

old form: practise

scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue

MM V.i.123

Who knew of your intent and comming hither?

Who knew of your intent and coming hither?

intent (n.)

intention, purpose, aim

MM V.i.124

Isa.

ISABELLA

One that I would were heere, Frier Lodowick.

One that I would were here, Friar Lodowick.

MM V.i.125

Duk.

DUKE

A ghostly Father, belike: / Who knowes that Lodowicke?

A ghostly father, belike. Who knows that Lodowick?

belike (adv.)

probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems

MM V.i.126

Luc.

LUCIO

My Lord, I know him, 'tis a medling Fryer,

My lord, I know him, 'tis a meddling friar;

MM V.i.127

I doe not like the man: had he been Lay my Lord,

I do not like the man. Had he been lay, my lord,

MM V.i.128

For certaine words he spake against your Grace

For certain words he spake against your grace

MM V.i.129

In your retirment, I had swing'd him soundly.

In your retirement I had swinged him soundly.

swinge (v.)

old form: swing'd

beat, thrash, flog

MM V.i.130

Duke.

DUKE

Words against mee? this 'a good Fryer belike

Words against me? This' a good friar, belike,

belike (adv.)

probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems

MM V.i.131

And to set on this wretched woman here

set on (v.)

encourage, urge, incite

MM V.i.132

Against our Substitute: Let this Fryer be found.

Against our substitute! Let this friar be found.

substitute (n.)

subordinate, deputy, underling

MM V.i.133

Luc.

LUCIO

But yesternight my Lord, she and that Fryer

But yesternight, my lord, she and that friar,

yesternight (n.)

last night

MM V.i.134

I saw them at the prison: a sawcy Fryar,

I saw them at the prison. A saucy friar,

saucy (adj.)

old form: sawcy

insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant

MM V.i.135

A very scuruy fellow.

A very scurvy fellow.

scurvy (adj.)

old form: scuruy

contemptible, despicable, wretched

MM V.i.136

Peter.

FRIAR PETER

Blessed be your Royall Grace:

Blessed be your royal grace,

MM V.i.137

I haue stood by my Lord, and I haue heard

I have stood by, my lord, and I have heard

MM V.i.138

Your royall eare abus'd: first hath this woman

Your royal ear abused. First hath this woman

MM V.i.139

Most wrongfully accus'd your Substitute,

Most wrongfully accused your substitute,

substitute (n.)

subordinate, deputy, underling

MM V.i.140

Who is as free from touch, or soyle with her

Who is as free from touch or soil with her

MM V.i.141

As she from one vngot.

As she from one ungot.

ungot (adj.)

old form: vngot

unbegotten, unborn

MM V.i.142.1

Duke.

DUKE

We did beleeue no lesse.

We did believe no less.

MM V.i.142.2

Know you that Frier Lodowick that she speakes of?

Know you that Friar Lodowick that she speaks of?

MM V.i.143

Peter.

FRIAR PETER

I know him for a man diuine and holy,

I know him for a man divine and holy,

MM V.i.144

Not scuruy, nor a temporary medler

Not scurvy, nor a temporary meddler,

temporary (adj.)

in temporal affairs, of this world's doings

MM V.i.145

As he's reported by this Gentleman:

As he's reported by this gentleman,

MM V.i.146

And on my trust, a man that neuer yet

And, on my trust, a man that never yet

MM V.i.147

Did (as he vouches) mis-report your Grace.

Did – as he vouches – misreport your grace.

misreport (v.)

old form: mis-report

speak badly of, slander

MM V.i.148

Luc.

LUCIO

My Lord, most villanously, beleeue it.

My lord, most villainously, believe it.

MM V.i.149

Peter.

FRIAR PETER

Well: he in time may come to cleere himselfe;

Well, he in time may come to clear himself,

MM V.i.150

But at this instant he is sicke, my Lord:

But at this instant he is sick, my lord,

MM V.i.151

Of a strange Feauor: vpon his meere request

Of a strange fever. Upon his mere request,

mere (adj.)

old form: meere

sole, personal, particular

MM V.i.152

Being come to knowledge, that there was complaint

Being come to knowledge that there was complaint

MM V.i.153

Intended 'gainst Lord Angelo, came I hether

Intended 'gainst Lord Angelo, came I hither,

MM V.i.154

To speake as from his mouth, what he doth know

To speak, as from his mouth, what he doth know

MM V.i.155

Is true, and false: And what he with his oath

Is true and false, and what he with his oath

MM V.i.156

And all probation will make vp full cleare

And all probation will make up full clear,

probation (n.)

proof, demonstration

MM V.i.157

full (adv.)

very, exceedingly, extremely

Whensoeuer he's conuented: First for this woman,

Whensoever he's convented. First, for this woman,

convent (v.)

old form: conuented

summon, call to appear, send for

MM V.i.158

To iustifie this worthy Noble man

To justify this worthy nobleman,

justify (v.)

old form: iustifie

excuse, exonerate, clear

MM V.i.159

So vulgarly and personally accus'd,

So vulgarly and personally accused,

vulgarly (adv.)

publicly, openly, in front of the world

MM V.i.160

Her shall you heare disproued to her eyes,

Her shall you hear disproved to her eyes,

MM V.i.161

Till she her selfe confesse it.

Till she herself confess it.

MM V.i.162.1

Duk.

DUKE

Good Frier, let's heare it:

Good friar, let's hear it.

MM V.i.162.2

Isabella is led off, guarded

MM V.i.162

Enter Mariana.

Enter Mariana

MM V.i.163

Doe you not smile at this, Lord Angelo?

Do you not smile at this, Lord Angelo?

MM V.i.163

Oh heauen, the vanity of wretched fooles.

O heaven, the vanity of wretched fools!

MM V.i.164

Giue vs some seates, Come cosen Angelo,

Give us some seats. Come, cousin Angelo,

MM V.i.165

In this I'll be impartiall: be you Iudge

In this I'll be impartial. Be you judge

MM V.i.166

Of your owne Cause: Is this the Witnes Frier?

Of your own cause. Is this the witness, friar?

MM V.i.167

First, let her shew your face, and after, speake.

First, let her show her face, and after speak.

MM V.i.168

Mar.

MARIANA

Pardon my Lord, I will not shew my face

Pardon, my lord, I will not show my face

MM V.i.169

Vntill my husband bid me.

Until my husband bid me.

MM V.i.170

Duke.

DUKE

What, are you married?

MM V.i.171

Mar.

MARIANA

No my Lord.

No, my lord.

MM V.i.172

Duke.

DUKE

Are you a Maid?

Are you a maid?

MM V.i.173

Mar.

MARIANA

No my Lord.

No, my lord.

MM V.i.174

Duk.

DUKE

A Widow then?

A widow, then?

MM V.i.175

Mar.

MARIANA

Neither, my Lord.

Neither, my lord.

MM V.i.176

Duk.

DUKE

Why you are nothing then: neither Maid, Widow,

Why, you are nothing then. Neither maid, widow,

MM V.i.177

nor Wife?

nor wife?

MM V.i.178

Luc.

LUCIO

My Lord, she may be a Puncke: for many of them, are

My lord, she may be a punk. For many of them are

punk (n.)

old form: Puncke

harlot, strumpet, whore

MM V.i.179

neither Maid, Widow, nor Wife.

neither maid, widow, nor wife.

MM V.i.180

Duk.

DUKE

Silence that fellow: I would he had some cause

Silence that fellow. I would he had some cause

MM V.i.181

to prattle for himselfe.

To prattle for himself.

MM V.i.182

Luc.

LUCIO

Well my Lord.

Well, my lord.

MM V.i.183

Mar.

MARIANA

My Lord, I doe confesse I nere was married,

My lord, I do confess I ne'er was married,

MM V.i.184

And I confesse besides, I am no Maid,

And I confess besides I am no maid;

MM V.i.185

I haue known my husband, yet my husband

I have known my husband, yet my husband

know (v.)

have sexual knowledge of, have intercourse with

MM V.i.186

Knowes not, that euer he knew me.

Knows not that ever he knew me.

MM V.i.187

Luc.

LUCIO

He was drunk then, my Lord, it can be no better.

He was drunk, then, my lord. It can be no better.

MM V.i.188

Duk.

DUKE

For the benefit of silence, would thou wert so to.

For the benefit of silence, would thou wert so too.

MM V.i.189

Luc.

LUCIO

Well, my Lord.

Well, my lord.

MM V.i.190

Duk.

DUKE

This is no witnesse for Lord Angelo.

This is no witness for Lord Angelo.

MM V.i.191

Mar.

MARIANA

Now I come to't, my Lord.

Now I come to't, my lord:

MM V.i.192

Shee that accuses him of Fornication,

She that accuses him of fornication

MM V.i.193

In selfe-same manner, doth accuse my husband,

In selfsame manner doth accuse my husband;

MM V.i.194

And charges him, my Lord, with such a time,

And charges him, my lord, with such a time

MM V.i.195

When I'le depose I had him in mine Armes

When, I'll depose, I had him in mine arms,

depose (v.)

testify, bear witness

MM V.i.196

With all th' effect of Loue.

With all th' effect of love.

MM V.i.197

Ang.

ANGELO

Charges she moe then me?

Charges she more than me?

MM V.i.198.1

Mar.

MARIANA

Not that I know.

MM V.i.198.2

Duk.

DUKE

No? you say your husband.

No? You say your husband?

MM V.i.199

Mar.

MARIANA

Why iust, my Lord, and that is Angelo,

Why, just, my lord, and that is Angelo,

just (adv.)

old form: iust

quite so, correct

MM V.i.200

Who thinkes he knowes, that he nere knew my body,

Who thinks he knows that he ne'er knew my body,

MM V.i.201

But knows, he thinkes, that he knowes Isabels.

But knows, he thinks, that he knows Isabel's.

MM V.i.202

Ang.

ANGELO

This is a strange abuse: Let's see thy face.

This is a strange abuse. Let's see thy face.

abuse (n.)

deception, hoax, fraud

MM V.i.203

Mar.

MARIANA

My husband bids me, now I will vnmaske.

My husband bids me. Now I will unmask.

MM V.i.204

She unveils

MM V.i.205

This is that face, thou cruell Angelo

This is that face, thou cruel Angelo,

MM V.i.205

Which once thou sworst, was worth the looking on:

Which once thou swor'st was worth the looking on.

MM V.i.206

This is the hand, which with a vowd contract

This is the hand which, with a vowed contract,

MM V.i.207

Was fast belockt in thine: This is the body

Was fast belocked in thine. This is the body

fast (adv.)

tightly, firmly, securely

MM V.i.208

belock (v.)

old form: belockt

lock up, hold tight, intertwine

That tooke away the match from Isabell,

That took away the match from Isabel,

match (n.)

appointment, assignation, rendezvous

MM V.i.209

And did supply thee at thy garden-house

supply (v.)

satisfy, fulfil, gratify [sexually]

MM V.i.210

garden-house (n.)

small building in a garden [often used for lovers' assignations]

In her Imagin'd person.

In her imagined person.

MM V.i.211.1

Duke.

DUKE

Know you this woman?

MM V.i.211.2

Luc.

LUCIO

Carnallie she saies.

Carnally, she says.

MM V.i.212.1

Duk.

DUKE

Sirha, no more.

Sirrah, no more!

MM V.i.212.2

Luc.

LUCIO

Enoug my Lord.

Enough, my lord.

MM V.i.213

Ang.

ANGELO

My Lord, I must confesse, I know this woman,

My lord, I must confess I know this woman,

MM V.i.214

And fiue yeres since there was some speech of marriage

And five years since there was some speech of marriage

MM V.i.215

Betwixt my selfe, and her: which was broke off,

Betwixt myself and her, which was broke off,

MM V.i.216

Partly for that her promis'd proportions

Partly for that her promised proportions

proportion (n.)

marriage portion, dowry

MM V.i.217

Came short of Composition: But in chiefe

Came short of composition, but in chief

chief, in

old form: chiefe

chiefly, principally

MM V.i.218

composition (n.)

agreed settlement, expected arrangement

For that her reputation was dis-valued

For that her reputation was disvalued

disvalued (adj.)

old form: dis-valued

discredited, disparaged, degraded

MM V.i.219

In leuitie: Since which time of fiue yeres

In levity; since which time of five years

levity (n.)

old form: leuitie

licentiousness, wantonness, immorality

MM V.i.220

I neuer spake with her, saw her, nor heard from her

I never spake with her, saw her, nor heard from her,

MM V.i.221

Vpon my faith, and honor.

Upon my faith and honour.

MM V.i.222.1

Mar.

MARIANA

Noble Prince,

Noble prince,

MM V.i.222.2

As there comes light from heauen, and words frõ breath,

As there comes light from heaven and words from breath,

MM V.i.223

As there is sence in truth, and truth in vertue,

As there is sense in truth and truth in virtue,

MM V.i.224

I am affianced this mans wife, as strongly

I am affianced this man's wife as strongly

affiance (v.)

betroth, engage, promise solemnly

MM V.i.225

As words could make vp vowes: And my good Lord,

As words could make up vows, and, my good lord,

MM V.i.226

But Tuesday night last gon, in's garden house,

But Tuesday night last gone in's garden-house

MM V.i.227

He knew me as a wife. As this is true,

MM V.i.228

Let me in safety raise me from my knees,

Let me in safety raise me from my knees

MM V.i.229

Or else for euer be confixed here

Or else for ever be confixed here

confix (v.)

fix firmly, fasten, bind

MM V.i.230

A Marble Monument.

A marble monument.

MM V.i.231.1

Ang.

ANGELO

I did but smile till now,

I did but smile till now.

MM V.i.231.2

Now, good my Lord, giue me the scope of Iustice,

Now, good my lord, give me the scope of justice.

scope (n.)

opportunity, liberty, free course of action

MM V.i.232

My patience here is touch'd: I doe perceiue

My patience here is touched. I do perceive

touch (v.)

old form: touch'd

wound, hurt, injure

MM V.i.233

These poore informall women, are no more

These poor informal women are no more

informal (adj.)

old form: informall

demented, mentally disturbed

MM V.i.234

But instruments of some more mightier member

MM V.i.235

That sets them on. Let me haue way, my Lord

That sets them on. Let me have way, my lord,

set on (v.)

encourage, urge, incite

MM V.i.236

way (n.)

opportunity, scope

To finde this practise out.

To find this practice out.

practice (n.)

old form: practise

scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue

MM V.i.237.1

Duke.

DUKE

I, with my heart,

Ay, with my heart,

MM V.i.237.2

And punish them to your height of pleasure.

MM V.i.238

Thou foolish Frier, and thou pernicious woman

Thou foolish friar, and thou pernicious woman,

MM V.i.239

Compact with her that's gone: thinkst thou, thy oathes,

Compact with her that's gone, think'st thou thy oaths,

compact (adj.)

allied, in league, in collusion

MM V.i.240

Though they would swear downe each particular Saint,

Though they would swear down each particular saint,

MM V.i.241

Were testimonies against his worth, and credit

Were testimonies against his worth and credit

MM V.i.242

That's seald in approbation? you, Lord Escalus

That's sealed in approbation? You, Lord Escalus,

approbation (n.)

proof, confirmation, attestation

MM V.i.243

Sit with my Cozen, lend him your kinde paines

Sit with my cousin, lend him your kind pains

MM V.i.244

To finde out this abuse, whence 'tis deriu'd.

To find out this abuse, whence 'tis derived.

abuse (n.)

deception, hoax, fraud

MM V.i.245

There is another Frier that set them on,

There is another friar that set them on;

MM V.i.246

Let him be sent for.

MM V.i.247

Peter.

FRIAR PETER

Would he were here, my Lord, for he indeed

Would he were here, my lord, for he indeed

MM V.i.248

Hath set the women on to this Complaint;

Hath set the women on to this complaint.

MM V.i.249

Your Prouost knowes the place where he abides,

Your provost knows the place where he abides

provost (n.)

old form: Prouost

officer in charge of the arrest, custody, and punishment of prisoners

MM V.i.250

And he may fetch him.

MM V.i.251.1

Duke.

DUKE

Goe, doe it instantly:

Go do it instantly;

MM V.i.251.2

Exit Provost

MM V.i.251

And you, my noble and well-warranted Cosen

And you, my noble and well-warranted cousin,

well-warranted (adj.)

highly approved, most justified

MM V.i.252

Whom it concernes to heare this matter forth,

Whom it concerns to hear this matter forth,

MM V.i.253

Doe with your iniuries as seemes you best

Do with your injuries as seems you best,

injury (n.)

old form: iniuries

insult, affront, slight

MM V.i.254

In any chastisement; I for a while

In any chastisement. I for a while

chastisement (n.)

punishment, retribution, correction

MM V.i.255

Will leaue you; but stir not you till you haue

Will leave, but stir not you till you have well

MM V.i.256

Well determin'd vpon these Slanderers.

Determined upon these slanderers.

determine (v.)

old form: determin'd

make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about]

MM V.i.257

Esc.

ESCALUS

My Lord, wee'll doe it throughly:

My lord, we'll do it throughly.

throughly (adv.)

thoroughly, fully, completely

MM V.i.258

Exit.

Exit Duke

MM V.i.258

Signior Lucio, did not you say you knew that Frier

Signor Lucio, did not you say you knew that Friar

MM V.i.259

Lodowick to be a dishonest person?

Lodowick to be a dishonest person?

dishonest (adj.)

dishonourable, discreditable, shameful

MM V.i.260

Luc.

LUCIO

Cucullus non facit Monachum, honest in nothing

Cucullus non facit monachum. Honest in nothing

cucullus...

the hood does not make the monk

MM V.i.261

but in his Clothes, and one that hath spoke most

but in his clothes, and one that hath spoke most

MM V.i.262

villanous speeches of the Duke.

villainous speeches of the Duke.

MM V.i.263

Esc.

ESCALUS

We shall intreat you to abide heere till he come,

We shall entreat you to abide here till he come

MM V.i.264

and inforce them against him: we shall finde this Frier a

and enforce them against him. We shall find this friar a

enforce (v.)

old form: inforce

emphasize, urge, lay stress upon

MM V.i.265

notable fellow.

notable (adj.)

noted, notorious, conspicuous, infamous

MM V.i.266

fellow (n.)

worthless individual, good-for-nothing

Luc.

LUCIO

As any in Vienna, on my word.

As any in Vienna, on my word.

MM V.i.267

Esc.

ESCALUS

Call that same Isabell here once againe, I would

Call that same Isabel here once again. I would

MM V.i.268

speake with her:

speak with her.

MM V.i.269

Exit an Attendant

MM V.i.269

pray you, my Lord, giue mee leaue to question, you shall

Pray you, my lord, give me leave to question. You shall

MM V.i.270

see how Ile handle her.

see how I'll handle her.

MM V.i.271

Luc.

LUCIO

Not better then he, by her owne report.

Not better than he, by her own report.

MM V.i.272

Esc.

ESCALUS

Say you?

MM V.i.273

Luc.

LUCIO

Marry sir, I thinke, if you handled her priuately

Marry, sir, I think, if you handled her privately,

marry (int.)

[exclamation] by Mary

MM V.i.274

She would sooner confesse, perchance publikely she'll be

she would sooner confess. Perchance publicly she'll be

perchance (adv.)

perhaps, maybe

MM V.i.275

asham'd.

ashamed.

MM V.i.276

Enter Duke, Prouost, Isabella.

Enter Duke, as a friar, Provost, Isabella, and

MM V.i.277.1

Officers

MM V.i.277.2

Esc.

ESCALUS

I will goe darkely to worke with her.

I will go darkly to work with her.

darkly (adv.)

old form: darkely

cunningly, subtly, secretly

MM V.i.277

Luc.

LUCIO

That's the way: for women are light at midnight.

That's the way, for women are light at midnight.

light (adj.)

promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton

MM V.i.278

Esc.

ESCALUS

Come on Mistris, here's a Gentlewoman,

Come on, mistress, here's a gentlewoman

gentlewoman (n.)

woman of good breeding, well-born lady

MM V.i.279

Denies all that you haue said.

denies all that you have said.

MM V.i.280

Luc.

LUCIO

My Lord, here comes the rascall I spoke of, / Here,

My lord, here comes the rascal I spoke of – here

MM V.i.281

with the Prouost.

with the provost.

MM V.i.282

Esc.

ESCALUS

In very good time: speake not you to him, till we

In very good time. Speak not you to him, till we

time, in good

at the right moment

MM V.i.283

call vpon you.

call upon you.

MM V.i.284

Luc.

LUCIO

Mum.

mum (adj.)

silent, mute, saying nothing

MM V.i.285

Esc.

ESCALUS

Come Sir, did you set these women on to

Come, sir, did you set these women on to

set on (v.)

encourage, urge, incite

MM V.i.286

slander Lord Angelo? they haue confes'd you did.

slander Lord Angelo? They have confessed you did.

MM V.i.287

Duk.

DUKE

'Tis false.

false (adj.)

wrong, mistaken

MM V.i.288

Esc.

ESCALUS

How? Know you where you are?

MM V.i.289

Duk.

DUKE

Respect to your great place; and let the diuell

Respect to your great place, and let the devil

place (n.)

position, post, office, rank

MM V.i.290

Be sometime honour'd, for his burning throne.

Be sometime honoured for his burning throne.

sometime (adv.)

sometimes, now and then

MM V.i.291

Where is the Duke? 'tis he should heare me speake.

Where is the Duke? 'Tis he should hear me speak.

MM V.i.292

Esc.

ESCALUS

The Duke's in vs: and we will heare you speake,

The Duke's in us, and we will hear you speak.

MM V.i.293

Looke you speake iustly.

Look you speak justly.

MM V.i.294

Duk.

DUKE

Boldly, at least. But oh poore soules,

Boldly at least. But O, poor souls,

MM V.i.295

Come you to seeke the Lamb here of the Fox;

Come you to seek the lamb here of the fox?

MM V.i.296

Good night to your redresse: Is the Duke gone?

Good night to your redress. Is the Duke gone?

MM V.i.297

Then is your cause gone too: The Duke's vniust,

Then is your cause gone too. The Duke's unjust,

MM V.i.298

Thus to retort your manifest Appeale,

Thus to retort your manifest appeal

manifest (adj.)

clear, evident, obvious

MM V.i.299

retort (v.)

refuse, deny, reject

And put your triall in the villaines mouth,

And put your trial in the villain's mouth

MM V.i.300

Which here you come to accuse.

MM V.i.301

Luc.

LUCIO

This is the rascall: this is he I spoke of.

This is the rascal. This is he I spoke of.

MM V.i.302

Esc.

ESCALUS

Why thou vnreuerend, and vnhallowed Fryer:

Why, thou unreverend and unhallowed friar,

unreverend (adj.)

old form: vnreuerend

irreverent, impertinent, impudent

MM V.i.303

Is't not enough thou hast suborn'd these women,

Is't not enough thou hast suborned these women

suborn (v.)

old form: suborn'd

bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury

MM V.i.304

To accuse this worthy man? but in foule mouth,

To accuse this worthy man but, in foul mouth,

MM V.i.305

And in the witnesse of his proper eare,

And in the witness of his proper ear,

proper (adj.)

very, own

MM V.i.306

To call him villaine; and then to glance from him,

To call him villain? And then to glance from him

glance (v.)

turn, move, pass

MM V.i.307

To th' Duke himselfe, to taxe him with Iniustice?

To th' Duke himself, to tax him with injustice?

MM V.i.308

Take him hence; to th' racke with him: we'll towze you

Take him hence. To th' rack with him. We'll touse you

touse (v.)

old form: towze

tear, rip, rend

MM V.i.309

Ioynt by ioynt, but we will know his purpose:

Joint by joint, but we will know his purpose.

purpose (n.)

intention, aim, plan

MM V.i.310

What? vniust?

What? Unjust?

MM V.i.311.1

Duk.

DUKE

Be not so hot: the Duke dare

Be not so hot. The Duke

hot (adj.)

enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen

MM V.i.311.2

No more stretch this finger of mine, then he

Dare no more stretch this finger of mine than he

MM V.i.312

Dare racke his owne: his Subiect am I not,

Dare rack his own. His subject am I not,

rack (v.)

old form: racke

stretch on the rack

MM V.i.313

Nor here Prouinciall: My businesse in this State

Nor here provincial. My business in this state

provincial (adj.)

old form: Prouinciall

subject to local church jurisdiction

MM V.i.314

Made me a looker on here in Vienna,

Made me a looker-on here in Vienna,

MM V.i.315

Where I haue seene corruption boyle and bubble,

Where I have seen corruption boil and bubble

MM V.i.316

Till it ore-run the Stew : Lawes, for all faults,

Till it o'errun the stew. Laws for all faults,

stew (n.)

cauldron, saucepan

MM V.i.317

fault (n.)

sin, offence, crime

But faults so countenanc'd, that the strong Statutes

But faults so countenanced that the strong statutes

statute (n.)

law, decree, regulation

MM V.i.318

Stand like the forfeites in a Barbers shop,

Stand like the forfeits in a barber's shop,

forfeit (n.)

old form: forfeites

[unclear meaning] list of penalties for bad behaviour

MM V.i.319

As much in mocke, as marke.

As much in mock as mark.

mark (n.)

old form: marke

notable sight, object of serious attention

MM V.i.320

Esc.

ESCALUS

Slander to th' State: / Away with him to prison.

Slander to th' state. Away with him to prison.

MM V.i.321

Ang.

ANGELO

What can you vouch against him Signior Lucio?

What can you vouch against him, Signor Lucio?

MM V.i.322

Is this the man you did tell vs of?

Is this the man that you did tell us of?

MM V.i.323

Luc.

LUCIO

'Tis he, my Lord: come hither goodman bald-pate,

'Tis he, my lord. Come hither, goodman baldpate.

goodman (adj.)

[title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master

MM V.i.324

doe you know me?

Do you know me?

MM V.i.325

Duk.

DUKE

I remember you Sir, by the sound of your voice, / I

I remember you, sir, by the sound of your voice. I

MM V.i.326

met you at the Prison, in the absence of the Duke.

met you at the prison in the absence of the Duke.

MM V.i.327

Luc.

LUCIO

Oh, did you so? and do you remember what you

O, did you so? And do you remember what you

MM V.i.328

said of the Duke.

said of the Duke?

MM V.i.329

Duk.

DUKE

Most notedly Sir.

Most notedly, sir.

notedly (adv.)

particularly, especially, definitely

MM V.i.330

Luc.

LUCIO

Do you so Sir: And was the Duke a flesh-monger, a

Do you so, sir? And was the Duke a fleshmonger, a

fleshmonger (n.)

old form: flesh-monger

fornicator, pander, pimp

MM V.i.331

foole, and a coward, as you then reported him to be?

fool, and a coward, as you then reported him to be?

MM V.i.332

Duk.

DUKE

You must (Sir) change persons with me, ere you

You must, sir, change persons with me, ere you

MM V.i.333

make that my report: you indeede spoke so of him, and

make that my report. You, indeed, spoke so of him, and

MM V.i.334

much more, much worse.

MM V.i.335

Luc.

LUCIO

Oh thou damnable fellow: did I not plucke thee by

O thou damnable fellow, did not I pluck thee by

MM V.i.336

the nose, for thy speeches?

the nose for thy speeches?

MM V.i.337

Duk.

DUKE

I protest, I loue the Duke, as I loue my selfe.

I protest I love the Duke as I love myself.

MM V.i.338

Ang.

ANGELO

Harke how the villaine would close now, after his

Hark how the villain would close now, after his

close (v.)

agree, come to terms, compromise

MM V.i.339

treasonable abuses.

MM V.i.340

Esc.

ESCALUS

Such a fellow is not to be talk'd withall: Away

Such a fellow is not to be talked withal. Away

MM V.i.341

with him to prison: Where is the Prouost? away with

with him to prison. Where is the provost? Away with

MM V.i.342

him to prison: lay bolts enough vpon him: let him

him to prison. Lay bolts enough upon him. Let him

bolt (n.)

fetter, shackle, iron fastening

MM V.i.343

speak no more: away with those Giglets too, and with

speak no more. Away with those giglots too, and with

giglot (n.)

old form: Giglets

harlot, strumpet, wanton

MM V.i.344

the other confederate companion.

MM V.i.345

The Provost lays hands on the Duke

MM V.i.346

Duk.

DUKE

Stay Sir, stay a while.

Stay, sir, stay awhile.

MM V.i.346

Ang.

ANGELO

What, resists he? helpe him Lucio.

What, resists he? Help him, Lucio.

MM V.i.347

Luc.

LUCIO

Come sir, come sir, come sir: foh sir, why you

Come, sir, come, sir, come, sir! Foh, sir! Why, you

MM V.i.348

bald-pated lying rascall : you must be hooded must you?

bald-pated, lying rascal, you must be hooded, must you?

MM V.i.349

show your knaues visage with a poxe to you: show

Show your knave's visage, with a pox to you. Show

knave (n.)

old form: knaues

scoundrel, rascal, rogue

MM V.i.350

visage (n.)

face, countenance

pox (n.)

venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules

your sheepe-biting face, and be hang'd an houre: Will't

your sheep-biting face, and be hanged an hour. Will't

sheep-biting (adj.)

old form: sheepe-biting

thieving, sneaking, shifty

MM V.i.351

not off?

MM V.i.352

He pulls off the friar's hood, and discovers the Duke

discover (v.)

reveal, show, make known

MM V.i.353.1

Duk.

DUKE

Thou art the first knaue, that ere mad'st a Duke.

Thou art the first knave that e'er mad'st a duke.

knave (n.)

old form: knaue

scoundrel, rascal, rogue

MM V.i.353

First Prouost, let me bayle these gentle three:

First, provost, let me bail these gentle three –

gentle (adj.)

courteous, friendly, kind

MM V.i.354

Sneake not away Sir, for the Fryer, and you,

(to Lucio) Sneak not away, sir, for the friar and you

MM V.i.355

Must haue a word anon: lay hold on him.

Must have a word anon. Lay hold on him.

anon (adv.)

soon, shortly, presently

MM V.i.356

Luc.

LUCIO

This may proue worse then hanging.

This may prove worse than hanging.

MM V.i.357

Duk.

DUKE

(to Escalus)

MM V.i.358

What you haue spoke, I pardon: sit you downe,

What you have spoke I pardon. Sit you down.

MM V.i.358

We'll borrow place of him; Sir, by your leaue:

We'll borrow place of him. (To Angelo) Sir, by your leave.

MM V.i.359

Ha'st thou or word, or wit, or impudence,

Hast thou or word, or wit, or impudence

wit (n.)

intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability

MM V.i.360

That yet can doe thee office? If thou ha'st

That yet can do thee office? If thou hast,

office (n.)

service, sympathy, kindness

MM V.i.361

Rely vpon it, till my tale be heard,

Rely upon it till my tale be heard,

MM V.i.362

And hold no longer out.

MM V.i.363.1

Ang.

ANGELO

Oh, my dread Lord,

O my dread lord,

dread (adj.)

revered, deeply honoured, held in awe

MM V.i.363.2

I should be guiltier then my guiltinesse,

I should be guiltier than my guiltiness

MM V.i.364

To thinke I can be vndiscerneable,

To think I can be undiscernible,

undiscernible (adj.)

old form: vndiscerneable

indiscernible, undiscoverable

MM V.i.365

When I perceiue your grace, like powre diuine,

When I perceive your grace, like power divine,

MM V.i.366

Hath look'd vpon my passes. Then good Prince,

Hath looked upon my passes. Then, good prince,

pass (n.)

[unclear meaning] trespass; course of action; trickery

MM V.i.367

No longer Session hold vpon my shame,

No longer session hold upon my shame,

session, sessions (n.)

judicial assembly, trial, court

MM V.i.368

But let my Triall, be mine owne Confession:

But let my trial be mine own confession.

MM V.i.369

Immediate sentence then, and sequent death,

Immediate sentence, then, and sequent death

sequent (adj.)

following, ensuing, consequent

MM V.i.370

Is all the grace I beg.

MM V.i.371.1

Duk.

DUKE

Come hither Mariana,

Come hither, Mariana.

MM V.i.371.2

Say: was't thou ere contracted to this woman?

Say, wast thou e'er contracted to this woman?

MM V.i.372

Ang.

ANGELO

I was my Lord.

I was, my lord.

MM V.i.373

Duk.

DUKE

Goe take her hence, and marry her instantly.

Go take her hence, and marry her instantly.

MM V.i.374

Doe you the office (Fryer) which consummate,

Do you the office, friar, which consummate,

office (n.)

task, service, duty, responsibility

MM V.i.375

consummate (v.)

accomplish, complete, bring to a conclusion

Returne him here againe: goe with him Prouost.

Return him here again. Go with him, provost.

MM V.i.376

Exit.

Exit Angelo, with Mariana, Friar Peter, and Provost

MM V.i.376

Esc.

ESCALUS

My Lord, I am more amaz'd at his dishonor,

My lord, I am more amazed at his dishonour

amaze (v.)

old form: amaz'd

appal, overwhelm, terrify

MM V.i.377

Then at the strangenesse of it.

Than at the strangeness of it.

MM V.i.378.1

Duk.

DUKE

Come hither Isabell,

Come hither, Isabel.

MM V.i.378.2

Your Frier is now your Prince: As I was then

Your friar is now your prince. As I was then

MM V.i.379

Aduertysing, and holy to your businesse,

Advertising and holy to your business,

advertising (adj.)

old form: Aduertysing

attending, attentive, mindful

MM V.i.380

(Not changing heart with habit) I am still,

Not changing heart with habit, I am still

still (adv.)

ever, now [as before]

MM V.i.381

habit (n.)

dress, clothing, costume

Atturnied at your seruice.

Attorneyed at your service.

attorneyed (adj.)

old form: Atturnied

bound, acting as advocate

MM V.i.382.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

Oh giue me pardon

O, give me pardon,

MM V.i.382.2

That I, your vassaile, haue imploid, and pain'd

That I, your vassal, have employed and pained

MM V.i.383

Your vnknowne Soueraigntie.

Your unknown sovereignty.

MM V.i.384.1

Duk.

DUKE

You are pardon'd Isabell:

You are pardoned, Isabel.

MM V.i.384.2

And now, deere Maide, be you as free to vs.

And now, dear maid, be you as free to us.

free (adj.)

liberal, lavish, generous

MM V.i.385

Your Brothers death I know sits at your heart:

Your brother's death, I know, sits at your heart,

MM V.i.386

And you may maruaile, why I obscur'd my selfe,

And you may marvel why I obscured myself,

MM V.i.387

Labouring to saue his life: and would not rather

Labouring to save his life, and would not rather

MM V.i.388

Make rash remonstrance of my hidden powre,

Make rash remonstrance of my hidden power

remonstrance (n.)

revelation, display, manifestation

MM V.i.389

rash (adj.)

sudden, quickly acting, operating immediately

Then let him so be lost: oh most kinde Maid,

Than let him so be lost. O most kind maid,

MM V.i.390

It was the swift celeritie of his death,

It was the swift celerity of his death,

celerity (n.)

old form: celeritie

alacrity, rapidity, swiftness

MM V.i.391

Which I did thinke, with slower foot came on,

Which I did think with slower foot came on,

MM V.i.392

That brain'd my purpose: but peace be with him,

That brained my purpose; but peace be with him.

purpose (n.)

intention, aim, plan

MM V.i.393

brain (v.)

old form: brain'd

murder, dash the brains out of

That life is better life past fearing death,

That life is better life past fearing death

MM V.i.394

Then that which liues to feare: make it your comfort,

Than that which lives to fear. Make it your comfort,

MM V.i.395

So happy is your Brother.

So happy is your brother.

MM V.i.396.1

Enter Angelo, Maria, Peter, Prouost.

Enter Angelo, Mariana, Friar Peter, Provost

MM V.i.396

Isab.

ISABELLA

I doe my Lord.

I do, my lord.

MM V.i.396.2

Duk.

DUKE

For this new-maried man, approaching here,

For this new-married man approaching here,

MM V.i.397

Whose salt imagination yet hath wrong'd

Whose salt imagination yet hath wronged

salt (adj.)

lecherous, lascivious, lustful

MM V.i.398

Your well defended honor: you must pardon

Your well-defended honour, you must pardon

MM V.i.399

For Mariana's sake: But as he adiudg'd your Brother,

For Mariana's sake, but as he adjudged your brother,

adjudge (v.)

old form: adiudg'd

sentence, condemn

MM I.i.400

Being criminall, in double violation

Being criminal, in double violation

MM V.i.401

Of sacred Chastitie, and of promise-breach,

Of sacred chastity, and of promise-breach,

MM V.i.402

Thereon dependant for your Brothers life,

Thereon dependent, for your brother's life,

MM V.i.403

The very mercy of the Law cries out

The very mercy of the law cries out

MM V.i.404

Most audible, euen from his proper tongue.

Most audible, even from his proper tongue,

proper (adj.)

very, own

MM V.i.405

An Angelo for Claudio, death for death:

‘ An Angelo for Claudio, death for death!’

MM V.i.406

Haste still paies haste, and leasure, answers leasure;

Haste still pays haste, and leisure answers leisure,

still (adv.)

constantly, always, continually

MM V.i.407

Like doth quit like, and Measure still for Measure:

Like doth quit like, and Measure still for Measure.

quit (v.)

avenge, requite, take vengeance [on]

MM V.i.408

Then Angelo, thy fault's thus manifested;

Then, Angelo, thy faults thus manifested,

MM V.i.409

Which though thou would'st deny, denies thee vantage.

Which, though thou wouldst deny, denies thee vantage,

vantage (n.)

advantage, benefit, advancement, profit

MM V.i.410

We doe condemne thee to the very Blocke

We do condemn thee to the very block

MM V.i.411

Where Claudio stoop'd to death, and with like haste.

Where Claudio stooped to death, and with like haste.

like (adj.)

same, similar, alike, equal

MM V.i.412

Away with him.

MM V.i.413.1

Mar.

MARIANA

Oh my most gracious Lord,

O, my most gracious lord,

MM V.i.413.2

I hope you will not mocke me with a husband?

I hope you will not mock me with a husband.

MM V.i.414

Duk.

DUKE

It is your husband mock't you with a husband,

It is your husband mocked you with a husband.

MM V.i.415

Consenting to the safe-guard of your honor,

Consenting to the safeguard of your honour

safeguard (n.)

old form: safe-guard

safeguarding, defence, protection

MM V.i.416

I thought your marriage fit: else Imputation,

I thought your marriage fit; else imputation,

MM V.i.417

For that he knew you, might reproach your life,

For that he knew you, might reproach your life

MM V.i.418

And choake your good to come: For his Possessions,

And choke your good to come. For his possessions,

MM V.i.419

Although by confutation they are ours;

Although by confiscation they are ours,

MM V.i.420

We doe en-state, and widow you with all,

We do instate and widow you with all,

instate, enstate (v.)

old form: en-state

endow, invest, bestow

MM V.i.421

To buy you a better husband.

MM V.i.422.1

Mar.

MARIANA

Oh my deere Lord,

O my dear lord,

MM V.i.422.2

I craue no other, nor no better man.

I crave no other, nor no better man.

crave (v.)

old form: craue

beg, entreat, request

MM V.i.423

Duke.

DUKE

Neuer craue him, we are definitiue.

Never crave him. We are definitive.

definitive (adj.)

old form: definitiue

decided, final, determined

MM V.i.424

Mar.

MARIANA

Gentle my Liege.

Gentle my liege! –

gentle (adj.)

well-born, honourable, noble

MM V.i.425.1

Duke.

DUKE

You doe but loose your labour.

You do but lose your labour.

MM V.i.425.2

Away with him to death: Now Sir, to you.

Away with him to death. (To Lucio) Now, sir, to you.

MM V.i.426

Mar.

MARIANA

Oh my good Lord, sweet Isabell, take my part,

O my good lord! Sweet Isabel, take my part,

MM V.i.427

Lend me your knees, and all my life to come,

Lend me your knees, and, all my life to come,

MM V.i.428

I'll lend you all my life to doe you seruice.

I'll lend you all my life to do you service.

MM V.i.429

Duke.

DUKE

Against all sence you doe importune her,

Against all sense you do importune her.

importune (v.)

beg [for], ask persistently [for]

MM V.i.430

sense (n.)

old form: sence

common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness

Should she kneele downe, in mercie of this fact,

Should she kneel down in mercy of this fact,

fact (n.)

evil deed, wicked act, crime

MM V.i.431

Her Brothers ghost, his paued bed would breake,

Her brother's ghost his paved bed would break,

paved (adj.)

old form: paued

with a paved base, pebbled

MM V.i.432

And take her hence in horror.

MM V.i.433.1

Mar.

MARIANA

Isabell:

Isabel,

MM V.i.433.2

Sweet Isabel, doe yet but kneele by me,

Sweet Isabel, do yet but kneel by me.

MM V.i.434

Hold vp your hands, say nothing: I'll speake all.

Hold up your hands, say nothing, I'll speak all.

MM V.i.435

They say best men are moulded out of faults,

MM V.i.436

And for the most, become much more the better

And, for the most, become much more the better

MM V.i.437

For being a little bad: So may my husband.

For being a little bad. So may my husband.

MM V.i.438

Oh Isabel: will you not lend a knee?

O Isabel, will you not lend a knee?

MM V.i.439

Duke.

DUKE

He dies for Claudio's death.

He dies for Claudio's death.

MM V.i.440.1

Isab.

ISABELLA

(kneeling)

MM V.i.440

Most bounteous Sir.

Most bounteous sir,

bounteous (adj.)

open-hearted, full of warm feeling

MM V.i.440.2

Looke if it please you, on this man condemn'd,

Look, if it please you, on this man condemned

MM V.i.441

As if my Brother liu'd: I partly thinke,

As if my brother lived. I partly think

MM V.i.442

A due sinceritie gouerned his deedes,

A due sincerity governed his deeds,

MM V.i.443

Till he did looke on me: Since it is so,

Till he did look on me. Since it is so,

MM V.i.444

Let him not die: my Brother had but Iustice,

Let him not die. My brother had but justice,

MM V.i.445

In that he did the thing for which he dide.

In that he did the thing for which he died.

MM V.i.446

For Angelo,

For Angelo,

MM V.i.447

his Act did not ore-take his bad intent,

His act did not o'ertake his bad intent,

intent (n.)

intention, purpose, aim

MM V.i.448

And must be buried but as an intent

MM V.i.449

That perish'd by the way: thoughts are no subiects

That perished by the way. Thoughts are no subjects,

subject (n.)

old form: subiects

[unclear meaning] entity with a real-world existence

MM V.i.450

Intents, but meerely thoughts.

Intents but merely thoughts.

merely (adv.)

old form: meerely

completely, totally, entirely

MM V.i.451.1

merely (adv.)

only, nothing more than

intent (n.)

intention, purpose, aim

Mar.

MARIANA

Meerely my Lord.

Merely, my lord.

MM V.i.451.2

Duk.

DUKE

Your suite's vnprofitable: stand vp I say:

Your suit's unprofitable. Stand up, I say.

suit (n.)

old form: suite

formal request, entreaty, petition

MM V.i.452

I haue bethought me of another fault.

I have bethought me of another fault.

fault (n.)

sin, offence, crime

MM V.i.453

bethink (v.), past form bethought

remember, recollect

Prouost, how came it Claudio was beheaded

Provost, how came it Claudio was beheaded

MM V.i.454

At an vnusuall howre?

At an unusual hour?

MM V.i.455.1

Pro.

PROVOST

It was commanded so.

MM V.i.455.2

Duke.

DUKE

Had you a speciall warrant for the deed?

Had you a special warrant for the deed?

MM V.i.456

Pro.

PROVOST

No my good Lord: it was by priuate message.

No, my good lord, it was by private message.

MM V.i.457

Duk.

DUKE

For which I doe discharge you of your office,

For which I do discharge you of your office;

office (n.)

task, service, duty, responsibility

MM V.i.458

Giue vp your keyes.

Give up your keys.

MM V.i.459.1

Pro.

PROVOST

Pardon me, noble Lord,

Pardon me, noble lord,

MM V.i.459.2

I thought it was a fault, but knew it not,

fault (n.)

mistake, error, blunder

MM V.i.460

Yet did repent me after more aduice,

Yet did repent me after more advice,

advice (n.)

old form: aduice

consideration, reflection, deliberation

MM V.i.461

For testimony whereof, one in the prison

MM V.i.462

That should by priuate order else haue dide,

That should by private order else have died

MM V.i.463

I haue reseru'd aliue.

I have reserved alive.

MM V.i.464.1

Duk.

DUKE

What's he?

MM V.i.464.2

Pro.

PROVOST

His name is Barnardine.

His name is Barnardine.

MM V.i.464.3

Duke.

DUKE

I would thou hadst done so by Claudio:

I would thou hadst done so by Claudio.

MM V.i.465

Goe fetch him hither, let me looke vpon him.

Go, fetch him hither. Let me look upon him.

MM V.i.466

Exit Provost

MM V.i.466

Esc.

ESCALUS

I am sorry, one so learned, and so wise

I am sorry one so learned and so wise

MM V.i.467

As you, Lord Angelo, haue stil appear'd,

As you, Lord Angelo, have still appeared,

still (adv.)

constantly, always, continually

MM V.i.468

Should slip so grosselie, both in the heat of bloud

Should slip so grossly, both in the heat of blood

slip (v.)

err, sin, transgress

MM V.i.469

grossly (adv.)

old form: grosselie

stupidly, senselessly, foolishly

blood (n.)

old form: bloud

passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual]

And lacke of temper'd iudgement afterward.

And lack of tempered judgement afterward.

tempered (adj.)

old form: temper'd

temperate, controlled, brought to the right quality

MM V.i.470

afterward (adv.)

afterwards

Ang.

ANGELO

I am sorrie, that such sorrow I procure,

I am sorry that such sorrow I procure,

MM V.i.471

And so deepe sticks it in my penitent heart,

And so deep sticks it in my penitent heart

MM V.i.472

That I craue death more willingly then mercy,

That I crave death more willingly than mercy.

crave (v.)

old form: craue

beg, entreat, request

MM V.i.473

'Tis my deseruing, and I doe entreat it.

'Tis my deserving, and I do entreat it.

deserving (n.)

old form: deseruing

reward, recompense, desert

MM V.i.474

Enter Barnardine and Prouost, Claudio,

Enter Barnardine and Provost, Claudio blindfold,

MM V.i.475.1

Iulietta.

Juliet

MM V.i.475.2

Duke.

DUKE

Which is that Barnardine?

Which is that Barnardine?

MM V.i.475.1

Pro.

PROVOST

This my Lord.

This, my lord.

MM V.i.475.2

Duke.

DUKE

There was a Friar told me of this man.

There was a friar told me of this man.

MM V.i.476

Sirha, thou art said to haue a stubborne soule

Sirrah, thou art said to have a stubborn soul,

stubborn (adj.)

old form: stubborne

resistant, hostile, antagonistic

MM V.i.477

That apprehends no further then this world,

That apprehends no further than this world,

MM V.i.478

And squar'st thy life according: Thou'rt condemn'd,

And squar'st thy life according. Thou'rt condemned,

square (v.)

old form: squar'st

regulate, direct, adapt

MM V.i.479

according (adv.)

accordingly

But for those earthly faults, I quit them all,

But, for those earthly faults, I quit them all,

quit (v.)

remit, release from

MM V.i.480

And pray thee take this mercie to prouide

And pray thee take this mercy to provide

MM V.i.481

For better times to come: Frier aduise him,

For better times to come. Friar, advise him:

MM V.i.482

I leaue him to your hand. What muffeld fellow's that?

I leave him to your hand. What muffled fellow's that?

muffled (adj.)

old form: muffeld

blindfolded, covered up

MM V.i.483

Pro.

PROVOST

This is another prisoner that I sau'd,

This is another prisoner that I saved,

MM V.i.484

Who should haue di'd when Claudio lost his head,

Who should have died when Claudio lost his head,

MM V.i.485

As like almost to Claudio, as himselfe.

As like almost to Claudio as himself.

MM V.i.486

He unmuffles Claudio

MM V.i.487

Duke.

DUKE

(to Isabella)

MM V.i.487

If he be like your brother, for his sake

MM V.i.487

Is he pardon'd, and for your louelie sake

Is he pardoned, and, for your lovely sake,

MM V.i.488

Giue me your hand, and say you will be mine,

Give me your hand and say you will be mine.

MM V.i.489

He is my brother too: But fitter time for that:

He is my brother too. But fitter time for that.

MM V.i.490

By this Lord Angelo perceiues he's safe,

By this Lord Angelo perceives he's safe;

MM V.i.491

Methinkes I see a quickning in his eye:

Methinks I see a quickening in his eye.

methinks(t), methought(s) (v.)

old form: Methinkes

it seems / seemed to me

MM V.i.492

quickening (n.)

old form: quickning

fresh animation, reviving, return of life

Well Angelo, your euill quits you well.

Well, Angelo, your evil quits you well.

quit (v.)

pay back, repay, reward

MM V.i.493

Looke that you loue your wife: her worth, worth yours

Look that you love your wife, her worth worth yours.

MM V.i.494

I finde an apt remission in my selfe:

I find an apt remission in myself,

remission (n.)

power to pardon, inclination to forgive

MM V.i.495

apt (adj.)

fit, ready, prepared

And yet heere's one in place I cannot pardon,

And yet here's one in place I cannot pardon.

place, in

present, attending, at hand

MM V.i.496

You sirha, that knew me for a foole, a Coward,

(To Lucio) You, sirrah, that knew me for a fool, a coward,

sirrah (n.)

sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context]

MM V.i.497

One all of Luxurie, an asse, a mad man:

One all of luxury, an ass, a madman,

luxury (n.)

old form: Luxurie

lust, lechery, lasciviousness

MM V.i.498

Wherein haue I so deseru'd of you

Wherein have I so deserved of you,

MM V.i.499

That you extoll me thus?

That you extol me thus?

MM V.i.500

Luc.

LUCIO

'Faith my Lord, I spoke it but according to the

'Faith, my lord. I spoke it but according to the

MM V.i.501

trick: if you will hang me for it you may: but I had

trick. If you will hang me for it, you may. But I had

trick (n.)

practice, custom, current fashion

MM V.i.502

rather it would please you, I might be whipt.

rather it would please you I might be whipped.

MM V.i.503

Duke.

DUKE

Whipt first, sir, and hang'd after.

Whipped first, sir, and hanged after.

MM V.i.504

Proclaime it Prouost round about the Citie,

Proclaim it, provost, round about the city,

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If any woman wrong'd by this lewd fellow

Is any woman wronged by this lewd fellow –

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(As I haue heard him sweare himselfe there's one

As I have heard him swear himself there's one

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whom he begot with childe) let her appeare,

Whom he begot with child – let her appear,

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And he shall marry her: the nuptiall finish'd,

And he shall marry her. The nuptial finished,

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Let him be whipt and hang'd.

Let him be whipped and hanged.

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Luc.

LUCIO

I beseech your Highnesse doe not marry me to

I beseech your highness, do not marry me to a

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a Whore: your Highnesse said euen now I made you a

whore. Your highness said even now, I made you a

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Duke, good my Lord do not recompence me, in making

duke. Good my lord, do not recompense me in making

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me a Cuckold.

me a cuckold.

cuckold (n.)

[mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife

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Duke.

DUKE

Vpon mine honor thou shalt marrie her.

Upon mine honour, thou shalt marry her.

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Thy slanders I forgiue, and therewithall

Thy slanders I forgive, and therewithal

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Remit thy other forfeits: take him to prison,

Remit thy other forfeits. Take him to prison,

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And see our pleasure herein executed.

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Luc.

LUCIO

Marrying a punke my Lord, is pressing to death,

Marrying a punk, my lord, is pressing to death,

punk (n.)

old form: punke

harlot, strumpet, whore

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Whipping and hanging.

whipping, and hanging.

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Duke.

DUKE

Slandering a Prince deserues it.

Slandering a prince deserves it.

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Exeunt Officers with Lucio

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She Claudio that you wrong'd, looke you restore.

She, Claudio, that you wronged, look you restore.

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Ioy to you Mariana, loue her Angelo:

Joy to you, Mariana. Love her, Angelo.

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I haue confes'd her, and I know her vertue.

I have confessed her and I know her virtue.

MM V.i.524

Thanks good friend, Escalus, for thy much goodnesse,

Thanks, good friend Escalus, for thy much goodness.

MM V.i.525

There's more behinde that is more gratulate.

There's more behind that is more gratulate.

gratulate (adj.)

gratifying, pleasing, to be rejoiced at

MM V.i.526

behind (adv.)

old form: behinde

still to come, to follow

Thanks Prouost for thy care, and secrecie,

Thanks, provost, for thy care and secrecy.

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We shall imploy thee in a worthier place.

We shall employ thee in a worthier place.

place (n.)

position, post, office, rank

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Forgiue him Angelo, that brought you home

Forgive him, Angelo, that brought you home

MM V.i.529

The head of Ragozine for Claudio's,

The head of Ragozine for Claudio's.

MM V.i.530

Th' offence pardons it selfe. Deere Isabell,

Th' offence pardons itself. Dear Isabel,

MM V.i.531

I haue a motion much imports your good,

I have a motion much imports your good,

motion (n.)

proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer

MM V.i.532

Whereto if you'll a willing eare incline;

Whereto if you'll a willing ear incline,

MM V.i.533

What's mine is yours, and what is yours is mine.

What's mine is yours and what is yours is mine.

MM V.i.534

So bring vs to our Pallace, where wee'll show

So, bring us to our palace, where we'll show

MM V.i.535

What's yet behinde, that meete you all should know.

What's yet behind, that's meet you all should know.

meet (adj.)

old form: meete

fit, suitable, right, proper

MM V.i.536

behind (adv.)

old form: behinde

still to come, to follow

Exeunt

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