Measure for Measure · Act 4, Scene 6

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Enter ISABELLA and MARIANA
Enter ISABELLA and MARIANA
Isabella

To speak so indirectly I am loath: I would say the truth; but to accuse him so, That is your part: yet I am advised to do it; He says, to veil full purpose.

Isabella

I’m reluctant to speak so indirectly: I want to tell the truth; but to accuse him like that, That’s your role: still, I’m advised to do it; He says it’s to cover up the full plan.

Mariana

Be ruled by him.

Mariana

Let him guide you.

Isabella

Besides, he tells me that, if peradventure He speak against me on the adverse side, I should not think it strange; for ’tis a physic That’s bitter to sweet end.

Isabella

Besides, he tells me that, if by chance He speaks against me on the other side, I shouldn’t find it strange; because it’s like a medicine That’s bitter at first but leads to a good result.

Mariana

I would Friar Peter--

Mariana

I wish Friar Peter--

Isabella

O, peace! the friar is come.

Isabella

Oh, be quiet! the friar is here.

Enter FRIAR PETER
Enter FRIAR PETER
Friar Peter

Come, I have found you out a stand most fit, Where you may have such vantage on the duke, He shall not pass you. Twice have the trumpets sounded; The generous and gravest citizens Have hent the gates, and very near upon The duke is entering: therefore, hence, away!

Friar Peter

Come, I’ve found the perfect place for you, Where you can get a good position against the duke, So he won’t get past you. The trumpets have sounded twice; The noblest and most respected citizens Have taken the gates, and the duke is almost here: So, let’s go! Hurry up!

Exuent
Exit

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