Page 773 - Shakespeare - Vol. 4

A LORD

Well done, my lord.

LEONTES
Though I am satisfied, and need no more
Than what I know, yet shall the Oracle [190]
Give rest to th’ minds of others; such as he

Whose ignorant credulity will not
Come up to th’ truth. So have we thought it good
From our free person she should be confined,
Lest that the treachery of the two fled hence [195]

Be left her to perform. Come, follow us;
We are to speak in public; for this business
Will raise us all.

ANTIGONUS
(aside)

To laughter, as I take it,
If the good truth were known.
Exeunt.

Scene II IT

Enter Paulina, a Gentleman (and Attendants).

PAULINA
The keeper of the prison, call to him;
Let him have knowledge who I am. Good lady,
No court in Europe is too good for thee;
What dost thou then in prison?

(Enter Gaoler.)

Now good sir,
You know me, do you not?

GAOLER