All's Well That Ends Well
·IV iv 1 ·
Verse
Helena Hel. That you may well perceive I have not wrong'd you, One of the greatest in the Christian world Shall be my surety; 'fore whose throne 'tis needful, Ere I can perfect mine intents, to kneel. Time was I did him a desired office, Dear almost as his life; which gratitude Through flinty Tartar's bosom would peep forth, And answer, thanks. I duly am inform'd His Grace is at Marseilles; to which place We have convenient convoy. You must know, I am supposed dead: the army breaking, My husband hies him home; where, heaven aiding, And by the leave of my good lord the king, We'll be before our welcome.
Wid. Gentle madam,
Hel. Nor you, mistress,
Ever a friend whose thoughts more truly labour
Dia. Let death and honesty
Hel. Yet, I pray you: ![]() |