Act IV · Scene VI
Street near the city gate.
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Enter ISABELLA and MARIANA
ISABELLA
To speak so indirectly I am loath:I would say the truth; but to accuse him so,That is your part: yet I am advised to do it;He says, to veil full purpose.
MARIANA
Be ruled by him.
ISABELLA
Besides, he tells me that, if peradventureHe speak against me on the adverse side,I should not think it strange; for 'tis a physicThat's bitter to sweet end.
MARIANA
I would Friar Peter--
ISABELLA
O, peace! the friar is come.
Enter FRIAR PETER
FRIAR PETER
Come, I have found you out a stand most fit,Where you may have such vantage on the duke,He shall not pass you. Twice have the trumpets sounded;The generous and gravest citizensHave hent the gates, and very near uponThe duke is entering: therefore, hence, away!
Exeunt