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Why, she would hang on him,
As if increase of appetite had grown
By what it fed on.

      — Hamlet, Act I Scene 2

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1

All's Well That Ends Well
[II, 1]

Lafeu

700

Nay, come your ways:
This is his majesty; say your mind to him:
A traitor you do look like; but such traitors
His majesty seldom fears: I am Cressid's uncle,
That dare leave two together; fare you well.

2

All's Well That Ends Well
[III, 6]

Parolles

1785

It is to be recovered: but that the merit of
service is seldom attributed to the true and exact
performer, I would have that drum or another, or
'hic jacet.'

3

All's Well That Ends Well
[IV, 5]

Lafeu

2536

His highness comes post from Marseilles, of as able
body as when he numbered thirty: he will be here
to-morrow, or I am deceived by him that in such
intelligence hath seldom failed.

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