Page 1099 - Shakespeare - Vol. 4
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Presently?
PROSPERO
Ay, with a twink.
ARIEL
Before you can say, «come» and «go»,
And breathe twice, and cry, «so, so», [45]
Each one, tripping on his toe,
Will be here with mop and mow.
Do you love me, master? no?
PROSPERO
Dearly, my delicate Ariel. Do not approach
Till thou dost hear me call.
ARIEL
Well, I conceive. [50]
Exit.
PROSPERO
Look thou be true: do not give dalliance
Too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw
To th’ fire in’ th’ blood: be more abstemious,
Or else, good night your vow!
FERDINAND
I warrant you, sir;
The white cold virgin snow upon my heart [55]
Abates the ardour of my liver.
PROSPERO
Well.
Now come, my Ariel! bring a corollary,
Rather than want a spirit: appear, and pertly!
No tongue! all eyes! be silent.
[Soft music.]
