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THESEUS

You must be there;
This trial is as ’twere i’th’night, and you
The only star to shine.

EMILIA
I am extinct. [20]

There is but envy in that light which shows
The one the other; darkness, which ever was
The dam of horror, who does stand accursed
Of many mortal millions, may even now,

By casting her black mantle over both, [25]
That neither could find other, get herself
Some part of a good name, and many a murder
Set off whereto she’s guilty.

HIPPOLYTA

You must go.

EMILIA

In faith, I will not.

THESEUS
Why, the knights must kindle
Their valour at your eye; know of this war [30]
You are the treasure, and must needs be by
To give the service pay.

EMILIA

Sir, pardon me;
The title of a kingdom may be tried
Out of itself.

THESEUS
Well, well, then, at your pleasure.

Those that remain with you could wish their office [35]
To any of their enemies.