# Result number

Work The work is either a play, poem, or sonnet. The sonnets are treated as single work with 154 parts.

Character Indicates who said the line. If it's a play or sonnet, the character name is "Poet."

Line Shows where the line falls within the work.

The numbering is not keyed to any copyrighted numbering system found in a volume of collected works (Arden, Oxford, etc.) The numbering starts at the beginning of the work, and does not restart for each scene.

Text The line's full text, with keywords highlighted within it, unless highlighting has been disabled by the user.

1

Troilus and Cressida
[III, 1]

Pandarus

1529

It should seem, fellow, that thou hast not seen the
Lady Cressida. I come to speak with Paris from the
Prince Troilus: I will make a complimental assault
upon him, for my business seethes.

2

Troilus and Cressida
[III, 1]

Servant

1533

Sodden business! there's a stewed phrase indeed!

3

Troilus and Cressida
[III, 1]

Pandarus

1550

I have business to my lord, dear queen. My lord,
will you vouchsafe me a word?

4

Troilus and Cressida
[IV, 1]

Aeneas

2201

Is the prince there in person?
Had I so good occasion to lie long
As you, prince Paris, nothing but heavenly business
Should rob my bed-mate of my company.

5

Troilus and Cressida
[IV, 1]

Paris

2232

This is the most despiteful gentle greeting,
The noblest hateful love, that e'er I heard of.
What business, lord, so early?

6

Troilus and Cressida
[V, 1]

Diomedes

3022

I cannot, lord; I have important business,
The tide whereof is now. Good night, great Hector.