DUKE And that thou mayst perceive my fear of this, Knowing that tender youth is soon suggested, I nightly lodge her in an upper tower, The key whereof myself have ever kept; And thence she cannot be conveyed away. PROTEUS Know, noble lord, they have devised a mean How he her chamber window will ascend, […]
Continue ReadingDuke: thanks Proteus, oh yes, I’ve had my suspicions… (3.1.22-32) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
DUKE Proteus, I thank thee for thine honest care, Which to requite, command me while I live. This love of theirs myself have often seen, Haply, when they have judged me fast asleep, And oftentimes have purposed to forbid Sir Valentine her company and my court. But fearing lest my jealous aim might err, And […]
Continue ReadingValentine’s going to elope with your daughter! and that would kill you! (3.1.10-21) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
PROTEUS Know, worthy prince, Sir Valentine my friend This night intends to steal away your daughter. Myself am one made privy to the plot. I know you have determined to bestow her On Thurio, whom your gentle daughter hates, And should she thus be stol’n away from you, It would be much vexation to your […]
Continue ReadingProteus: Duke, I’ve GOT to tell you something, I feel I have no choice (3.1.1-9) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
Enter Duke, Thurio, and Proteus DUKE Sir Thurio, give us leave, I pray, awhile. We have some secrets to confer about. [Exit Thurio] Now tell me, Proteus, what’s your will with me? PROTEUS My gracious lord, that which I would discover The law of friendship bids me to conceal. But when I call to mind […]
Continue ReadingHelp me! I’ve got to get away! My mind’s made up! (2.7.80-90) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
JULIA Now, as thou lov’st me, do him not that wrong To bear a hard opinion of his truth. Only deserve my love by loving him, And presently go with me to my chamber To take a note of what I stand in need of To furnish me upon my longing journey. All that is […]
Continue ReadingBut not ALL men, not my PROTEUS! (2.7.72-79) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
LUCETTA All these are servants to deceitful men. JULIA Base men, that use them to so base effect. But truer stars did govern Proteus’ birth. His words are bonds, his oaths are oracles, His love sincere, his thoughts immaculate, His tears pure messengers sent from his heart, His heart as far from fraud as heaven […]
Continue ReadingJulia: Proteus will be THRILLED to see me; Lucetta: mmmmm (2.7.63-71) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
JULIA Nay, that I will not. LUCETTA Then never dream on infamy, but go. If Proteus like your journey when you come, No matter who’s displeased when you are gone. I fear me he will scarce be pleased withal. JULIA That is the least, Lucetta, of my fear. A thousand oaths, an ocean of his […]
Continue ReadingPins, codpieces, BANTER: wait, is this all a terrible idea? (2.7.53-62) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
LUCETTA You must needs have them with a codpiece, madam. JULIA Out, out, Lucetta! That will be ill-favoured. LUCETTA A round hose, madam, now’s not worth a pin Unless you have a codpiece to stick pins on. JULIA Lucetta, as thou lov’st me let me have What thou think’st meet and is most mannerly. But […]
Continue ReadingBut what will you do with your HAIR? and, TROUSERS?? (2.7.44-52) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
LUCETTA Why then, your ladyship must cut your hair. JULIA No, girl, I’ll knit it up in silken strings With twenty odd-conceited true-love knots. To be fantastic may become a youth Of greater time than I shall show to be. LUCETTA What fashion, madam, shall I make your breeches? JULIA That fits as well as […]
Continue ReadingJulia: I’ve got it all planned! I’m going to dress as a BOY! (2.7.33-43) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare
JULIA Then let me go, and hinder not my course. I’ll be as patient as a gentle stream, And make a pastime of each weary step Till the last step have brought me to my love. And there I’ll rest, as after much turmoil A blessèd soul doth in Elysium. LUCETTA But in what habit […]
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