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Julius Cæsar, IV. iii  It may be I shall raise you by and by On business to my brother Cassius.

Var. So please you, we will stand and watch your pleasure.

Bru. I will not have it so; lie down, good sirs; It may be I shall otherwise bethink me. Look, Lucius, here's the book I sought for so; I put it in the pocket of my gown.

Luc. I was sure your lordship did not give it me.

Bru. Bear with me, good boy, I am much forgetful. Canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes awhile, And touch thy instrument a strain or two?

Luc. Ay, my lord, an 't please you.

Bru. It does, my boy: I trouble thee too much, but thou art willing.

Luc. It is my duty, sir.

Bru. I should not urge thy duty past thy might; I know young bloods look for a time of rest.

Luc. I have slept, my lord, already.

Bru. It was well done, and thou shalt sleep again; I will not hold thee long: if I do live, I will be good to thee. This is a sleepy tune: O murderous slumber, Lay'st thou thy leaden mace upon my boy, That plays thee music? Gentle knave, good-night; I will not do thee so much wrong to wake thee. If thou dost nod, thou break'st thy instrument; I'll take it from thee; and, good boy, good-night.  246 raise: rouse 248 watch: wakefully await 254 much: very 256 Play a tune or two on thy lute 266 murderous: because rendering apparently lifeless 267 leaden: dull and heavy mace: bailiff's staff for arresting people 