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— 2.3 — Bertram, Lafeu, and Parolles spoke together in a room in the French King’s palace. They were talking about the French King’s miraculous recovery from his deadly illness. Lafeu was holding a printed ballad about the King’s miraculous … Continue reading →

— 5.4 — A guard entered with Palamon and his three Knights; all of the prisoners were tied up. The jailer, an executioner, and others arrived. The executioner was carrying an ax. Palamon and the three Knights who had fought with him … Continue reading →

— 5.3 — Near the place appointed for the combat were Theseus, Hippolyta, Emilia, Pirithous, and some attendants. “I’ll not go a step further,” Emilia said. “Won’t you see this battle?” Pirithous asked. “I would rather see a wren swoop … Continue reading →

— 5.2 — The doctor, jailer, and wooer talked together. The wooer was dressed like Palamon, whom he impersonated when around the jailer’s daughter. The doctor asked, “Has this advice I gave you done her any good?” “Oh, it has … Continue reading →

— 5.1 — Theseus, Pirithous, Hippolyta, and some attendants were present in an area in which three altars were set up. Each of the three altars was dedicated to a god: Mars, god of war; Venus, goddess of love; and Diana, … Continue reading →

— 4.3 — The jailer, the wooer of the jailer’s daughter, and a doctor talked together. The doctor said, “Her insanity is more evident at some phases of the moon than at other phases, isn’t it?” The jailer replied, “She … Continue reading →

— 4.2 — Emilia stood alone, holding two miniature pictures. One picture depicted Palamon; the other picture depicted Arcite. She said, “I could still bandage those wounds up that must otherwise open and bleed to death for my sake.” She … Continue reading →

— 4.1 — The jailer and a friend talked together. The jailor said, “Have you heard anything more? Was anything said about me concerning the escape of Palamon? Good sir, remember!” The friend replied, “I heard nothing because I came … Continue reading →

— 3.6 — Palamon emerged from the bush where he had been hiding. He said to himself, “My cousin gave his word to visit me again about this hour, and to bring with him two swords and some pieces of … Continue reading →

— 3.5 — A schoolmaster and six countrymen were talking; they intended to dance a morris dance for Duke Theseus and other nobles. One of the countrymen was dressed as a Bavian, or baboon. The schoolmaster said, “Bah, bah, what … Continue reading →