Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
page 82 of 149 (55%)
page 82 of 149 (55%)
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In the last conflict, and made plenteous wounds!
SECOND SENATOR. He has made too much plenty with 'em; He's a sworn rioter; he has a sin that often Drowns him and takes his valour prisoner; If there were no foes, that were enough To overcome him; in that beastly fury He has been known to commit outrages And cherish factions; 'tis inferr'd to us, His days are foul and his drink dangerous. FIRST SENATOR. He dies. ALCIBIADES. Hard fate! he might have died in war. My lords, if not for any parts in him,-- Though his right arm might purchase his own time, And be in debt to none,--yet, more to move you, Take my deserts to his, and join 'em both; And, for I know your reverend ages love Security, I'll pawn my victories, all My honour to you, upon his good returns. If by this crime he owes the law his life, Why, let the war receive't in valiant gore; For law is strict, and war is nothing more. FIRST SENATOR. We are for law; he dies: urge it no more, |
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