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There 's weight in that.

This violence would stand her in good stead,

Were she e'er called in question! Then what matter,

So I be wronged, if 't is by force or will!

Would I had certain proof!

Ha! you want proof?

Come here!

Stand where I stand. Now listen,—close.

My husband's voice in passionate entreaty!

Only his voice?

An answering voice! a woman's!

These are your State affairs, my gracious duke!

If you would have more proof, I'll bring you where

You shall hear his humble tools in last night's business

Discuss the deed,—all noble gentlemen,

Who'd pluck my hood about my ears if I

Durst hint a doubt of their veracity.

Do so; and if they bear thy story out,

I know my part.

What! tears?