Even to the point of envy, if 'twere made The under-hangman of his kingdom; and hated Clo. The south-fog rot him! Imo. He never can meet more mischance, than come To be but nam'd of thee. His meanest garment, That ever hath but clipp'd his body, is dearer, In my respect, than all the hairs above thee, Were they all made such men.-How now, Pisanio?Enter Pisanio. Clo. His garment? Now, the devil Imo. To Dorothy my woman hie thee presently :Clo. His garment? Imo. I am sprighted with a fool; Frighted, and anger'd worse :-Go, bid my woman Search for a jewel, that too casually Hath left mine arm; it was thy master's: 'shrew me, If I would lose it for a revenue Of any king's in Europe. I do think, I saw't this morning: confident I am, Last night 'twas on mine arm; I kiss'd it: That I kiss aught but he. If you will make't an action, call witness to't. Clo. I will inform your father. Your mother too; Imo. To the worst of discontent. Clo. [Exit. I'll be reveng❜d : [Exit. His meanest garment?-Well. SCENE IV-Rome. An Apartment in Philario's House. Enter Posthumus and Philario. Post. Fear it not, sir: I would, I were so sure To win the king, as I am bold, her honour Will remain hers. Phi. What means do you make to him? Post. Not any; but abide the change of time; Quake in the present winter's state, and wish That warmer days would come: In these fear'd hopes, I barely gratify your love; they failing, I must die much your debtor. Phi. Your very goodness, and your company, Post. I do believe, (Statist though I am none, nor like to be,) (Now mingled with their courages) will make known To their approvers, they are people, such That mend upon the world. Enter Iachimo. Phi. See! Lachimo? Post. The swiftest harts have posted you by land: And winds of all the corners kiss'd your sails, To make your vessel nimble. Phi. Welcome, sir, Post. I hope, the briefness of your answer made The speediness of your return. Iach. Your lady Is one the fairest that I have look'd upon. Post. And, therewithal, the best; or let her beauty Look through a casement to allure false hearts, And be false with them. Iach. Here are letters for you. 'Tis very like. Post. Their tenor good, I trust. Iach. Phi. Was Caius Lucius in the Britain court, When you were there? Sparkles this stone as it was wont? or is't not If I have lost it, Iach. Your lady being so easy. Post. Not a whit, Make not, sir, Your loss your sport: I hope, you know that we Must not continue friends. If Iach. Good sir, we must, you keep covenant: Had I not brought By both your wills. Post. If you can make't apparent That you have tasted her in bed, my hand, And ring, is yours: If not, the foul opinion You had of her pure honour, gains, or loses, Your sword, or mine; or masterless leaves both To who shall find them. Iach. Sir, my circumstances, Being so near the truth, as I will make them, Must first induce you to believe: whose strength I will confirm with oath; which, I doubt not, You'll give me leave to spare, when you shall find You need it not. Post. lach. Proceed. First, her bed-chamber, (Where, I confess, I slept not; but, profess, Since the true life on't was · Post. This is true; And this you might have heard of here, by me, The chimney Or do your honour injury. Iach. Post. This is a thing, Which you might from relation likewise reap: Iach. The roof o'the chamber With golden cherubins is fretted: Her andirons Post. This is her honour? Let it be granted, you have seen all this, (and praise Be given to your remembrance,) the description Of what is in her chamber, nothing saves The wager you have laid. Iach. Then, if you can, [Pulling out the bracelet. Be pale; I beg but leave to air this jewel: See!- To that your diamond; I'll keep them. Post. Once more let me behold it: Is it that Which I left with her? Iach. Jove ! Sir, (I thank her,) that: and said, She stripp'd it from her arm; I see her yet; Post. O, no, no, no; 'Tis true. Here, take this too; It is a basilisk unto mine eye, [Gives the ring. Kills me to look on't:-Let there be no honour, Where there is beauty; truth, where semblance ; love, |