The Tragedie of Othello

Section 727

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Section 727

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1Othe.
2Lye with her? lye on her? We say lye on her,
3when they be‑lye‑her. Lye with her: that's fullsome:
4Handkerchiefe: Confessions: Handkerchiefe. To con­
5fesse, and be hang'd for his labour. First, to be hang'd,
6and then to confesse: I tremble at it. Nature would not
7inuest her selfe in such shadowing passion, without some
8Instruction. It is not words that shakes me thus, (pish)