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Webster, John, 1580-1625

"The Duchess of Malfi"


FIRST PILGRIM. But by what justice?
SECOND PILGRIM. Sure, I think by none,
Only her brother's instigation.
FIRST PILGRIM. What was it with such violence he took
Off from her finger?
SECOND PILGRIM. 'Twas her wedding-ring;
Which he vow'd shortly he would sacrifice
To his revenge.
FIRST PILGRIM. Alas, Antonio!
If that a man be thrust into a well,
No matter who sets hand to 't, his own weight
Will bring him sooner to th' bottom. Come, let 's hence.
Fortune makes this conclusion general,
All things do help th' unhappy man to fall.
Exeunt.

Scene V<95>
[Enter] DUCHESS, ANTONIO, Children, CARIOLA, and Servants
DUCHESS. Banish'd Ancona!
ANTONIO. Yes, you see what power
Lightens in great men's breath.
DUCHESS. Is all our train
Shrunk to this poor remainder?
ANTONIO. These poor men
Which have got little in your service, vow
To take your fortune: but your wiser buntings,<96>
Now they are fledg'd, are gone.
DUCHESS. They have done wisely.


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