Shakespeare and Precious Stones - Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Sto by George Frederick Kunz
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But pearls are fair; and the old saying is, Black men are pearls in beauteous ladies' eyes 'Tis true; such pearls as put out ladies' eyes. _Two Gentlemen of Verona_, Act v, sc. 2, l. 11. "Comedies", p. 36, col. B, lines 10-12. PEARLS Like sapphire, pearl and rich embroidery Buckled below fair knighthood's bending knee. _Merry Wives of Windsor_, Act v, sc. 5, l. 75. "Comedies", p. 51, col. A, lines 65, 66 (last). PEARLS Laced with silver, set with pearls _Much Ado About Nothing_, Act iii, sc. 4, l. 20. "Comedies", p. 112, col. B, line 65. PEARLS Fire enough for a flint, pearl enough for a swine. |
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