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4 To leave the figure or disfigure it.

Demetrius is a worthy gentleman.

So is Lysander.

In himself he is;

But in this kind, wanting your father’s voice,

The other must be held the worthier.

I would my father look’d but with my eyes.

Rather your eyes must with his judgement look.

I do entreat your grace to pardon me.

I know not by what power I am made bold,

Nor how it may concern my modesty,

In such a presence here to plead my thoughts;

But I beseech your grace that I may know

The worst that may befall me in this case,

If I refuse to wed Demetrius.

Either to die the death or to abjure

For ever the society of men.

Therefore, fair Hermia, question your desires;

Know of your youth, examine well your blood