The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster
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BOSOLA. Let 's walk towards it.
ANTONIO. No: it may be 'twas But the rising of the wind. BOSOLA. Very likely. Methinks 'tis very cold, and yet you sweat: You look wildly. ANTONIO. I have been setting a figure<52> For the duchess' jewels. BOSOLA. Ah, and how falls your question? Do you find it radical?<53> ANTONIO. What 's that to you? 'Tis rather to be question'd what design, When all men were commanded to their lodgings, Makes you a night-walker. BOSOLA. In sooth, I 'll tell you: Now all the court 's asleep, I thought the devil Had least to do here; I came to say my prayers; And if it do offend you I do so, You are a fine courtier. ANTONIO. [Aside.] This fellow will undo me.-- You gave the duchess apricocks to-day: Pray heaven they were not poison'd! |
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