Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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L. Bar. Yes, if this present quality of warre,
L. Bar. Indeed the instant action: a cause on foot,
L. Bar. Liues so in hope: As in an early Spring,
L. Bar. We see th'appearing buds, which to proue fruite,
L. Bar. Hope giues not so much warrant, as Dispaire
L. Bar. That Frosts will bite them. When we meane to build,
L. Bar. We first suruey the Plot, then draw the Modell,
L. Bar. And when we see the figure of the house,
L. Bar. Then must we rate the cost of the Erection,
L. Bar. Which if we finde out‑weighes Ability,
L. Bar. What do we then, but draw a‑new the Modell
L. Bar. In fewer offices? Or at least, desist
L. Bar. To builde at all? Much more, in this great worke,
L. Bar. (Which is (almost) to plucke a Kingdome downe,
L. Bar. And set another vp) should we suruey
L. Bar. The plot of Situation, and the Modell;
L. Bar. Consent vpon a sure Foundation:
L. Bar. Question Surueyors, know our owne estate,
L. Bar. How able such a Worke to vndergo,
L. Bar. To weigh against his Opposite? Or else,