Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Por. I graunt I am a Woman; but withall,
Por. A Woman well reputed: Cato's Daughter.
Por. Thinke you, I am no stronger then my Sex
Por. Being so Father'd, and so Husbanded?
Por. Tell me your Counsels, I will not disclose 'em:
Por. I haue made strong proofe of my Constancie,
Por. Giuing my selfe a voluntary wound
Por. Heere, in the Thigh: Can I bee that with patience,
Por. And not my Husbands Secrets?
Bru. Bru.
Bru. O ye Gods!
Bru. Render me worthy of this Noble Wife.
Bru. Knocke.
Bru. Harke, harke, one knockes: Portia go in a while,
Bru. And by and by thy bosome shall partake
Bru. The secrets of my Heart.
Bru. All my engagements, I will construe to thee,
Bru. All the Charractery of my sad browes:
Bru. Leaue me with hast.
Bru. Exit Portia.