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The Tempest, IV. i

Pro. Thou and thy meaner fellows your last service

Did worthily perform; and I must use you

In such another trick. Go bring the rabble,

O'er whom I give thee power, here to this place:

Incite them to quick motion; for I must

Bestow upon the eyes of this young couple

Some vanity of mine art: it is my promise,

And they expect it from me.

Ari. Presently?

Pro. Ay, with a twink.

Ari. 'Before you can say, "Come," and "Go,"

And breathe twice; and cry, "so, so,"

Each one, tripping on his toe,

Will be here with mop and mow.

Do you love me, master? no?'

Pro. Dearly, my delicate Ariel. Do not approach

Till thou dost hear me call.

Ari. Well, I conceive.

Pro. Look, thou be true; do not give dalliance

Too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw

To the fire i' the blood: be more abstemious,

Or else good night your vow!

Fer. I warrant you, sir;

The white-cold virgin snow upon my heart

Abates the ardour of my liver.

Pro. Well.—

Now come, my Ariel! bring a corollary,

Rather than want a spirit: appear, and pertly,

No tongue! all eyes! be silent.

Iris. Ceres, most bounteous lady, thy rich leas

 37 rabble: band [of 'meaner fellows']

41 vanity: illusion

43 twink: twinkling

47 mop: grimace, mock (?)

56 liver: the supposed seat of the passions

57 corollary: surplus

58 pertly: briskly

59 S. d. Enter Iris; cf. n.

