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PROSPEROThe direful spectacle of the wreck, which touch'dThe very virtue of compassion in thee,I have with such provision in mine artSo safely ordered that there is no soul—No, not so much perdit...
Come, temperate nymphs, and help to celebrateA contract of true love; be not too late. (4.1.4)
BOATSWAIN When the sea is. Hence! What cares theseroarers for the name of king? To cabin! silence! trouble us not. (1.1.5)
ARIEL I prithee,Remember I have done thee worthy service;Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedWithout or grudge or grumblings: thou didst promise To bate me a full year. PROSPERO...
GONZALO I' the commonwealth I would by contrariesExecute all things; for no kind of trafficWould I admit; no name of magistrate;Letters should not be known; riches, poverty,And use of service, none...
ANTONIOLet's all sink with the king. SEBASTIAN Let's take leave of him. (1.1.4)
MIRANDA O, I have sufferedWith those that I saw suffer: a brave vessel, Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her,Dash'd all to pieces. O, the cry did knockAgainst my very heart. Poor sou...
MARINERS All lost! to prayers, to prayers! all lost! (1.1.1)
MIRANDA 'Tis far offAnd rather like a dream than an assuranceThat my remembrance warrants. (1.2.6)
