Passages from this character's speech that contain the most distinguishing words for Cluster 17 (nat, leaguer, assyrian, mowche, bashas, andalle…). Matches are highlighted.
warms my hands. It is. Let him attend, 'tis time to knock up Lelios household train. The princes guard. Sir, if I catch you. What a fool is this? Madame, the Senate by a late decree, Hath sent us to make search for Lelio, And if we find him not, to seize his goods. Forget thy Lelios love, Grant me possession of thy private
love, Grant me possession of thy private bed. 'Tis but a trick of youth, refuse not me. Use force, my Lord, & win what you would have. Peace foolish fool, thou dost abuse our talk. What news my friends, what makes Servio up? Sirrah, didst thou see Lelio? Whence grows thy resolution so austere? Here is perfect valour in a noble
for you, But if in this your extreme misery, ou will vouchsafe to follow mine advice, I will assure you good and wealth enough. Come, let us let the Duke and Senate know, The whole success and fortune we have had. So now let him lose, the truth apparent is. Annetta my fair love, my hearts sole Queen, Go Servio keep them close,
Full speech
Your Lordship cannot will or wish the thing, Wherein Marchetto will not pleasure you, The guard already hath beset the house, And I will knock and call for entrance. I long to be the Lord of all his coin. But by your patience, worthy Lord, I deem my choice is best, For who so gains wealth, Hath beauty tide as captive to his coin, And worldly pleasure tendeth on his train. Jove first won Daniam in a golden shower. But wealth by golden gifts commands it, The fairest Ladies for a little bribe, Will let Diogenes disport awhile, Gold is a God in this desired age. What new bred Cynic does disturb us thus? To what intent? Fellow behold, I will effect thy will. Why, it warms my hands. It is. Let him attend, 'tis time to knock up Lelios household train. The princes guard. Sir, if I catch you. What a fool is this? Madame, the Senate by a late decree, Hath sent us to make search for Lelio, And if we find him not, to seize his goods. Forget thy Lelios love, Grant me possession of thy private bed. 'Tis but a trick of youth, refuse not me. Use force, my Lord, & win what you would have. Peace foolish fool, thou dost abuse our talk. What news my friends, what makes Servio up? Sirrah, didst thou see Lelio? Whence grows thy resolution so austere? Here is perfect valour in a noble man, Madame, I see your husband hath prevented us, Well, let him fly, his chests are sealed up, The house and some small helps are left for you, But if in this your extreme misery, ou will vouchsafe to follow mine advice, I will assure you good and wealth enough. Come, let us let the Duke and Senate know, The whole success and fortune we have had. So now let him lose, the truth apparent is. Annetta my fair love, my hearts sole Queen, Go Servio keep them close, tell I inform the Duke. And visit young Fortunio in his bed. Exit Marchetto. Fortunio is slain Soldiers, go raise the watch. These are the Traitors Servio, lay hands on them. Seize I this haggard I'll make her stoop.
Plot summary
Plot — A Knack to Know an Honest Man
Sempronio has attempted to commit adultery with Lelio’s wife, so Lelio fights and wounds him in a duel. The affray is witnessed by three shepherds, who pursue him as a murderer, leaving Sempronio dying. He is found by an old hermit, Philip, who attempts to heal his wounds. His uncle, Servio, appeals to the Duke of Venice for justice against Lelio - though, glad to inherit Sempronio’s estate, he is motivated more by malice than moral outrage. The Duke pronounces Lelio guilty of murder and sentences him to death in his absence; his estate is confiscated, but his wife and daughter are allowed to keep his house. The Duke m ===== PAGE 250 ===== further puts a price on his head and orders that nobody should succour him on pain of banishment. Lelio’s father-in-law Brishio helps him to escape from Venice, but Servio sees him being winched into the ship. Brishio is arrested and banished, and his sons, Zepherius and Orphinio, are left destitute. Philip revives Sempronio, whose near-death experience has made him chaste and ascetic. Philip disguises him as an old man, and he swears not to reveal his true identity until the hermit permits it. He assumes the alias Penitent Experience, and meets Fortunio and Marchetto, who are discussing their interest in Lelio’s family and estate: Fortunio wants the love of Lelio’s daughter, Lucida, but Marchetto is more interested in the money. Sempronio tells them that both gold and beauty are evanescent, and offers to show them how to recognize an honest man; Fortunio accepts him into his service. Marchetto seizes Lelio’s property, and offers to give some of it back to Annetta if she will grant him sexual favours; Fortunio also propositions Lucida. Refused, the men plan to return that night and rape them. Sempronio notifies Zepherius and Orphinio, who intervene and wound Fortunio as he is trying to force an entry. They are imprisoned and Servio tries to have them executed for. murder; but his daughter, Phillida, is in love with Orphinio and releases them, on condition that he will marry her should he ever return to Venice. Servio is arrested and sentenced to death for letting the brothers escape; but he is pardoned after Fortunio recovers, newly penitent, and admits that the brothers were right to stop the attempted rape. Lelio and Brishio flee to Florence and Milan ‘ respectively; but the two dukes are on the point of war over a dowry dispute, and the two refugees are appointed their champions. When the two kinsmen recognize one…