The Works of Shakespeare ..., Volume 4Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1901 |
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... gold to wear ) Still remains gold ; [ And just as no gold ( setting ) well enamelled is spoilt by the wear of the enamel ] rupt him in the end ) Still remains one's husband ; So no man of assured reputation is shamed by his falsehood ...
... gold to wear ) Still remains gold ; [ And just as no gold ( setting ) well enamelled is spoilt by the wear of the enamel ] rupt him in the end ) Still remains one's husband ; So no man of assured reputation is shamed by his falsehood ...
Page 126
... Gold , indeed , will long bear the hand- ling ; however often touching ( i.e. assaying ) will wear even gold just so the greatest character , though as pure as gold itself , may in time be injured by the repeated attacks of falsehood ...
... Gold , indeed , will long bear the hand- ling ; however often touching ( i.e. assaying ) will wear even gold just so the greatest character , though as pure as gold itself , may in time be injured by the repeated attacks of falsehood ...
Page 127
... gold together with the enamel . HERFORD'S rendering ( Eversley Shakespeare , in loc . ) gives a good and concise meaning : " The best enamelled jewel tarnishes ; but the gold setting keeps its lustre however it may be worn by the touch ...
... gold together with the enamel . HERFORD'S rendering ( Eversley Shakespeare , in loc . ) gives a good and concise meaning : " The best enamelled jewel tarnishes ; but the gold setting keeps its lustre however it may be worn by the touch ...
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