Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
page 102 of 149 (68%)
page 102 of 149 (68%)
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TIMANDRA. Is this the Athenian minion whom the world Voic'd so regardfully? TIMON. Art thou Timandra? TIMANDRA. Yes. TIMON. Be a whore still; they love thee not that use thee; Give them diseases, leaving with thee their lust. Make use of thy salt hours; season the slaves For tubs and baths; bring down rose-cheeked youth To the tub--fast and the diet. TIMANDRA. Hang thee, monster! ALCIBIADES. Pardon him, sweet Timandra, for his wits Are drown'd and lost in his calamities. I have but little gold of late, brave Timon, The want whereof doth daily make revolt In my penurious band: I have heard, and griev'd How cursed Athens, mindless of thy worth, Forgetting thy great deeds, when neighbour states, But for thy sword and fortune, trod upon them,-- |
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