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If all the year were playing holidays,
To sport would be as tedious as to work.

      — King Henry IV. Part I, Act I Scene 2

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KEYWORD: tale

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Measure for Measure
[V, 1]

Isabella

2484

This gentleman told somewhat of my tale,—

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Measure for Measure
[V, 1]

Vincentio

2778

[To ESCALUS] What you have spoke I pardon: sit you down:
We'll borrow place of him.
[To ANGELO]
Sir, by your leave.
Hast thou or word, or wit, or impudence,
That yet can do thee office? If thou hast,
Rely upon it till my tale be heard,
And hold no longer out.

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