Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Duke. There is a kinde of Character in thy life,
Duke. That to th'obseruer, doth thy history
Duke. Fully vnfold: Thy selfe, and thy belongings
Duke. Are not thine owne so proper, as to waste
Duke. Thy selfe vpon thy vertues; they on thee:
Duke. Heauen doth with vs, as we, with Torches doe,
Duke. Not light them for themselues: For if our vertues
Duke. Did not goe forth of vs, 'twere all alike
Duke. As if we had them not: Spirits are not finely touch'd,
Duke. But to fine issues: nor nature neuer lends
Duke. The smallest scruple of her excellence,
Duke. But like a thrifty goddesse, she determines
Duke. Her selfe the glory of a creditour,
Duke. Both thanks, and vse; but I do bend my speech
Duke. To one that can my part in him aduertise;
Duke. Hold therefore Angelo:
Duke. In our remoue, be thou at full, our selfe:
Duke. Mortallitie and Mercie in Vienna
Duke. Liue in thy tongue, and heart: Old Escalus
Duke. Though first in question, is thy secondary.