Page 1344 - Shakespeare - Vol. 4

He kisses her hand.
When your servant,
Your most unworthy creature, but offends you, [40]
Command him die; he shall.

EMILIA
That were too cruel.

If you deserve well, sir, I shall soon see’t.
You’re mine;
And somewhat better than your rank I’ll use you.

PIRITHOUS
I’ll see you furnished, and because you say [45]

You are a horseman, I must needs entreat you
This afternoon to ride; but ’tis a rough one.

ARCITE
I like him better, prince; I shall not then
Freeze in my saddle.

THESEUS
[to Hippolyta]

Sweet, you must be ready,
And you, Emilia, and you, friend, and all, [50]
Tomorrow by the sun, to do observance
To flowery May, in Dian’s wood. Wait well, sir,

Upon your mistress; Emily, I hope
He shall not go afoot.

EMILIA
That were a shame, sir,
While I have horses. [To Arcite] Take your choice, and what [55]
You want at any time, let me but know it;

If you serve faithfully, I dare assure you
You’ll find a loving mistress.

ARCITE