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Prince Bassianus,
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leave to plead my deeds.
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'Tis thou and those
that have dishonored me.
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Rome and the righteous heavens
be my judge
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how I have loved
and honored Saturnine.
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I can do no more.
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Patience, Bassianus.
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My worthy lord,
if ever Tamora were gracious
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in those princely eyes of thine,
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then hear me speak
indifferently for all.
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And at my suit, sweet,
pardon what is past.
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What, madam?
Be dishonored openly
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and basely put it up
without revenge?
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Not so, my lord.
The gods of Rome for fend
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I should be author to dishonor you.
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But on mine honor dare I undertake
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for good Lord Titus'
innocence in all,
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whose fury, not dissembled,
speaks his griefs.
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Then at my suit
look graciously on him.
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Lose not so noble a friend
on vain suppose.
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My lord, be ruled by me.
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Be won at last.
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Dissemble all your griefs
and discontents.
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You are but newly planted
in your throne.
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Lest then the people
and patricians too,
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upon a just survey,
take Titus' part
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and so supplant you
for ingratitude.
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Yield at entreats,
and let me alone.
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I'll find a day
to massacre them all
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and raze their faction
and their family--
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the cruel father
and his traitorous sons
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to whom I sued
for my dear son's life,
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and make them know what 'tis to
let a queen kneel in the streets
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and beg for grace in vain.
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Come, come, sweet Emperor.
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Come, Andronicus.
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Take up this good old man,
and cheer the heart