of late this duke 278 Hath ta’en displeasure ’gainst his gentle niece, 279 Grounded upon no other argument 280 But that the people praise her for her virtues 281 And pity her for her good father’s sake; 282 And, on my life, his malice ’gainst the lady 283 Will suddenly break forth.
ORLANDO
. . . Which of the two was daughter of the duke 270
That here was at the wrestling? 271
LE BEAU
Neither his daughter, if we judge by manners, 272
But yet indeed the < smaller > is his daughter. 273
The other is daughter to the banished duke, 274
And here detained by her usurping uncle 275
To keep his daughter company, whose loves 276
Are dearer than the natural bond of sisters. 277
But I can tell you that of late this duke 278
Hath ta’en displeasure ’gainst his gentle niece, 279
Grounded upon no other argument 280
But that the people praise her for her virtues 281
And pity her for her good father’s sake; 282
And, on my life, his malice ’gainst the lady 283
Will suddenly break forth. Sir, fare you well. 284
Hereafter, in a better world than this, 285
I shall desire more love and knowledge of you. 286
