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Edmond Malone [1780], Supplement to the edition of Shakspeare's plays published in 1778 By Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. In two volumes. Containing additional observations by several of the former commentators: to which are subjoined the genuine poems of the same author, and seven plays that have been ascribed to him; with notes By the editor and others (Printed for C. Bathurst [and] W. Strahan [etc.], London) [word count] [S10911].

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SCENE IV. Ephesus. A room in Cerimon's house. Enter Cerimon and Thaisa.

Cer.
Madam, this letter, and some certain jewels,
Lay with you in your coffer; which are now
At your command. Know you the character?

Thai.
It is my lord's. That I was ship'd at sea,
I well remember, even on my yearning time² ^note

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But whether there delivered or no,
By the holy gods, I cannot rightly say;
But since king Pericles, my wedded lord,
I ne'er shall see again, a vestal livery
Will I take me to, and never more have joy.

Cer.
Madam, if this you purpose as you speak,
Diana's temple is not distant far,
Where you may 'bide until your date expire³ ^note
:
Moreover, if you please, a niece of mine
Shall there attend you.

Thai.
My recompence is thanks, that's all;
Yet my good will is great, though the gift small. [Exeunt.
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