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Measure for Measure - Act 4, scene 6
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Measure for Measure - Act 4, scene 6Act 4, scene 6
Scene 6
Synopsis:
Isabella and Mariana discuss the roles they are to play when they meet the duke, who is about to enter the city gates.
Enter Isabella and Mariana.ISABELLA
2341 To speak so indirectly I am loath.
2342 I would say the truth, but to accuse him so
2343 That is your part; yet I am advised to do it,
2344 He says, to veil full purpose.
MARIANA 2345 5 Be ruled by him.
ISABELLA
2346 Besides, he tells me that, if peradventure
2347 He speak against me on the adverse side,
2348 I should not think it strange, for ’tis a physic
2349 That’s bitter to sweet end.
MARIANA
2350 10 I would Friar Peter—
Enter ⌜Friar⌝ Peter.
ISABELLA 2351 O peace, the Friar is come.
FRIAR PETER
2352 Come, I have found you out a stand most fit,
2353 Where you may have such vantage on the Duke
2354 He shall not pass you. Twice have the trumpets
2355 15 sounded.
2356 The generous and gravest citizens
2357 Have hent the gates, and very near upon
2358 The Duke is entering. Therefore hence, away.
They exit.