Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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1 As he was borne. The King he takes the Babe
1 To his protection, cals him Posthumus Leonatus,
1 Breedes him, and makes him of his Bed‑chamber,
1 Puts to him all the Learnings that his time
1 Could make him the receiuer of, which he tooke
1 As we do ayre, fast as 'twas ministred,
1 And in's Spring, became a Haruest: Liu'd in Court
1 (Which rare it is to do) most prais'd, most lou'd,
1 A sample to the yongest: to th'more Mature,
1 A glasse that feated them: and to the grauer,
1 A Childe that guided Dotards. To his Mistris,
1 (For whom he now is banish'd) her owne price
1 Proclaimes how she esteem'd him; and his Vertue
1 By her electiō election may be truly read, what kind of man he is.
2 2
2 I honor him, euen out of your report.
2 But pray you tell me, is she sole childe to'th'King?
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1 His onely childe:
1 He had two Sonnes (if this be worth your hearing,