# 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

Merry Wives of Windsor
[III, 4]

Anne Page

1718

Alas, I had rather be set quick i' the earth
And bowl'd to death with turnips!

2

Merry Wives of Windsor
[IV, 2]

Mistress Page

2040

Quick, quick! we'll come dress you straight: put
on the gown the while.

3

Merry Wives of Windsor
[IV, 5]

Host

2295

What wouldst thou have, boor? what: thick-skin?
speak, breathe, discuss; brief, short, quick, snap.

4

Merry Wives of Windsor
[IV, 5]

Host

2335

Ay, come; quick.