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The seeming truth which cunning times put on
To entrap the wisest.

      — The Merchant of Venice, Act III Scene 2

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KEYWORD: sworn

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Hamlet
[I, 5]

Marcellus

898

We have sworn, my lord, already.

2

Hamlet
[III, 2]

Player King

2117

'Tis deeply sworn. Sweet, leave me here awhile.
My spirits grow dull, and fain I would beguile
The tedious day with sleep.

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