Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
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Of what personage and years is he?
MALVOLIO. Not yet old enough for a man, nor young enough for a boy; as a squash is before 't is a peascod, or a codling when 't is almost an apple: 't is with him in standing water, between boy and man. He is very well-favour'd, and he speaks very shrewishly; one would think his mother's milk were scarce out of him. OLIVIA. Let him approach. Call in my gentlewoman. MALVOLIO. Gentlewoman, my lady calls. [Exit.] [Re-enter MARIA.] OLIVIA. Give me my veil; come, throw it o'er my face; We'll once more hear Orsino's embassy. [Enter VIOLA, and ATTENDANTS.] VIOLA. The honourable lady of the house, which is she? OLIVIA. Speak to me; I shall answer for her. Your will? |
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