Page 562 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3
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MALVOLIO
And then to have the humour of state; and after a demure travel of regard,
telling them I know my [50] place, as I would they should do theirs, to ask for
my kinsman Toby.
SIR TOBY
Bolts and shackles!
FABIAN
O peace, peace, peace! Now, now!
MALVOLIO
Seven of my people, with an obedient start, [55] make out for him. I frown
the while, and perchance wind up my watch, or play with my (Touching his
chain) − some rich jewel. Toby approaches; curtsies there to me−
SIR TOBY
Shall this fellow live? [60]
FABIAN
Though our silence be drawn from us with cars, yet peace!
MALVOLIO
I extend my hand to him thus, quenching my familiar smile with a austere
regard of control−
SIR TOBY
And does not Toby take you a blow o’ the lips [65] then?
MALVOLIO
Saying, ‘Cousin Toby, my fortunes having cast me on your niece give me this
prerogative of speech’−
SIR TOBY
What, what?
MALVOLIO