But for this lord 338 Who hath abused me as he knows himself, 339 Though yet he never harmed me, here I quit him. 340 He knows himself my bed he hath defiled, 341 And at that time he got his wife with child. 342 Dead though she be, she feels her young one kick. 343 So there’s my riddle: one that’s dead is quick. 344 And now behold the meaning.
DIANA
Good mother, fetch my bail. < Widow exits. > Stay, 335
royal sir. 336
The jeweler that owes the ring is sent for, 337
And he shall surety me. But for this lord 338
Who hath abused me as he knows himself , 339
Though yet he never harmed me, here I quit him. 340
He knows himself my bed he hath defiled, 341
And at that time he got his wife with child. 342
Dead though she be, she feels her young one kick. 343
So there’s my riddle: one that’s dead is quick . 344
And now behold the meaning. 345
Enter Helen and Widow.
