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Enter Imogen alone.Enter Innogen alone Cym I.vii.1.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
A Father cruell, and a Stepdame false,A father cruel, and a stepdame false,stepdame, step-dame (n.)

old form: Stepdame
stepmother		Cym I.vii.1
false (adj.)
treacherous, traitorous, perfidious
A Foolish Suitor to a Wedded-Lady,A foolish suitor to a wedded lady, Cym I.vii.2
That hath her Husband banish'd: O, that Husband,That hath her husband banished. – O, that husband, Cym I.vii.3
My supreame Crowne of griefe, and those repeatedMy supreme crown of grief! And those repeatedrepeated (adj.)
renewed, reiterated, enumerated		Cym I.vii.4
Vexations of it. Had I bin Theefe-stolne,Vexations of it! Had I been thief-stolen, Cym I.vii.5
As my two Brothers, happy: but most miserableAs my two brothers, happy: but most miserable Cym I.vii.6
Is the desires that's glorious. Blessed be thoseIs the desire that's glorious. Blessed be those,glorious (adj.)
seeking glory, eager for renown		Cym I.vii.7
How meane so ere, that haue their honest wills,How mean soe'er, that have their honest wills,mean (adj.)

old form: meane
lowly, humble, poor		Cym I.vii.8
will (n.)
desire, wish, liking, inclination
Which seasons comfort. Who may this be? Fye.Which seasons comfort. – Who may this be? Fie!season (v.)
fortify, temper, strengthen		Cym I.vii.9
Enter Pisanio, and Iachimo.Enter Pisanio and Iachimo Cym I.vii.10
Pisa. PISANIO 
Madam, a Noble Gentleman of Rome,Madam, a noble gentleman of Rome, Cym I.vii.10
Comes from my Lord with Letters.Comes from my lord with letters. Cym I.vii.11.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
Change you, Madam:Change you, madam:change (v.)
change countenance, turn pale		Cym I.vii.11.2
The Worthy Leonatus is in safety,The worthy Leonatus is in safety, Cym I.vii.12
And greetes your Highnesse deerely.And greets your highness dearly.dearly (adv.)

old form: deerely
keenly, deeply, intensely		Cym I.vii.13.1

Presents a letter Cym I.vii.13
Imo. INNOGEN 
Thanks good Sir,Thanks, good sir: Cym I.vii.13.2
You're kindly welcome.You're kindly welcome. Cym I.vii.14
Iach. IACHIMO  
(aside) Cym I.vii.15
All of her, that is out of doore, most rich:All of her that is out of door most rich!door, out of (adv.)

old form: doore
outwardly, on the outside		Cym I.vii.15
If she be furnish'd with a mind so rareIf she be furnished with a mind so rare,rare (adj.)
unusual, striking, exceptional		Cym I.vii.16
furnish (v.)

old form: furnish'd
endow, equip, have qualities
She is alone th'Arabian-Bird; and IShe is alone th' Arabian bird; and IArabian bird

old form: Arabian-Bird
phoenix [mythical bird, of which only one existed at any time]		Cym I.vii.17
Haue lost the wager. Boldnesse be my Friend:Have lost the wager. Boldness be my friend! Cym I.vii.18
Arme me Audacitie from head to foote,Arm me, Audacity, from head to foot, Cym I.vii.19
Orlike the Parthian I shall flying fight,Or like the Parthian I shall flying fight;Parthian (adj.)
from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery		Cym I.vii.20
Rather directly fly.Rather, directly fly. Cym I.vii.21
Imogen INNOGEN  
reads. (reads) Cym I.vii.22
He is one of the Noblest note, to whose kindnesses He is one of the noblest note, to whose kindnessesnote (n.)
reputation, distinction, standing		Cym I.vii.22
I am most infinitely tied. Reflect vpon him accordingly, I am most infinitely tied. Reflect upon him accordingly, Cym I.vii.23
as you value your trust.as you value your trust –  Cym I.vii.24
Leonatus.Leonatus. Cym I.vii.25
So farre I reade aloud.So far I read aloud. Cym I.vii.26
But euen the very middle of my heartBut even the very middle of my heart Cym I.vii.27
Is warm'd by'th'rest, and take it thankefully.Is warmed by th' rest, and takes it thankfully. Cym I.vii.28
You are as welcome (worthy Sir) as IYou are as welcome, worthy sir, as I Cym I.vii.29
Haue words to bid you, and shall finde it soHave words to bid you, and shall find it so Cym I.vii.30
In all that I can do.In all that I can do. Cym I.vii.31.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
Thankes fairest Lady:Thanks, fairest lady. –  Cym I.vii.31.2
What are men mad? Hath Nature giuen them eyesWhat! Are men mad? Hath nature given them eyes Cym I.vii.32
To see this vaulted Arch, and the rich CropTo see this vaulted arch, and the rich crop Cym I.vii.33
Of Sea and Land, which can distinguish 'twixtOf sea and land, which can distinguish 'twixt Cym I.vii.34
The firie Orbes aboue, and the twinn'd StonesThe fiery orbs above, and the twinned stonesorb (n.)

old form: Orbes
sphere, planet, star, heavenly body		Cym I.vii.35
twinned (adj.)

old form: twinn'd
indistinguishable, identical, closely linked
Vpon the number'd Beach, and can we notUpon the numbered beach, and can we notnumbered (adj.)

old form: number'd
enumerated, counted		Cym I.vii.36
Partition make with Spectales so pretiousPartition make with spectacles so preciouspartition (n.)
separation, distinction		Cym I.vii.37
spectacles (n.)

old form: Spectales
instruments of vision, eyes
Twixt faire, and foule?'Twixt fair, and foul? Cym I.vii.38.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
What makes your admiration?What makes your admiration?admiration (n.)
amazement, astonishment, wonder		Cym I.vii.38.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
It cannot be i'th'eye: for Apes, and MonkeysIt cannot be i'th' eye: for apes and monkeys, Cym I.vii.39
'Twixt two such She's, would chatter this way, and'Twixt two such shes, would chatter this way, andshe (n.)
lady, woman, girl		Cym I.vii.40
Contemne with mowes the other. Nor i'th'iudgment:Contemn with mows the other. Nor i'the judgement:mow (n.)

old form: mowes
derisive grimace, pout, mocking expression		Cym I.vii.41
contemn (v.)

old form: Contemne
despise, scorn, treat with contempt
For Idiots in this case of fauour, wouldFor idiots in this case of favour, wouldfavour (n.)

old form: fauour
charm, attractiveness, gracefulness		Cym I.vii.42
case (n.)
question, issue, subject
Be wisely definit: Nor i'th'Appetite.Be wisely definite: nor i'th' appetite.appetite (n.)
sexual desire, passion		Cym I.vii.43
Sluttery to such neate Excellence, oppos'dSluttery, to such neat excellence opposedsluttery (n.)
slut, hussy		Cym I.vii.44
Should make desire vomit emptinesse,Should make desire vomit emptiness, Cym I.vii.45
Not so allur'd to feed.Not so allured to feed.allure (v.)

old form: allur'd
entice, attract, tempt		Cym I.vii.46
Imo. INNOGEN 
What is the matter trow?What is the matter, trow?trow (v.)
(I) wonder, (I) ask you		Cym I.vii.47.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
The Cloyed will:The cloyed will – cloyed (adj.)

old form: Cloyed
bored, overfilled, sated		Cym I.vii.47.2
will (n.)
lust, sexual desire, passion
That satiate yet vnsatisfi'd desire, that TubThat satiate yet unsatisfied desire, that tubsatiate (adj.)
satiated, glutted, gorged		Cym I.vii.48
Both fill'd and running: Rauening first the Lambe,Both filled and running – ravening first the lamb,raven (v.)

old form: Rauening
feed ravenously on, devour voraciously		Cym I.vii.49
running (adj.)
running out, emptying
Longs after for the Garbage.Longs after for the garbage. Cym I.vii.50.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
What, deere Sir,What, dear sir, Cym I.vii.50.2
Thus rap's you? Are you well?Thus raps you? Are you well?rap (v.)
transport, move with rapture		Cym I.vii.51.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
Thanks Madam well:Thanks madam, well: Cym I.vii.51.2
Beseech you Sir,(to Pisanio) Beseech you sir, Cym I.vii.52
Desire my Man's abode, where I did leaue him:Desire my man's abode where I did leave him:abode (n.)
dwelling-place, lodging, residence		Cym I.vii.53
He's strange and peeuish.He's strange and peevish.peevish (adj.)

old form: peeuish
fretful, irritable, ill-tempered		Cym I.vii.54.1
strange (adj.)
foreign, alien, from abroad
Pisa. PISANIO 
I was going Sir,I was going, sir, Cym I.vii.54.2
To giue him welcome. To give him welcome. Cym I.vii.55
Exit.Exit Cym I.vii.55
Imo. INNOGEN 
Continues well my Lord? / His health beseech you?Continues well my lord? His health, beseech you? Cym I.vii.56
Iach. IACHIMO 
Well, Madam.Well, madam. Cym I.vii.57
Imo. INNOGEN 
Is he dispos'd to mirth? I hope he is.Is he disposed to mirth? I hope he is. Cym I.vii.58
Iach. IACHIMO 
Exceeding pleasant: none a stranger there,Exceeding pleasant: none a stranger there,exceeding (adv.)
exceedingly, extremely, very		Cym I.vii.59
stranger (n.)
foreigner, alien, outsider
So merry, and so gamesome: he is call'dSo merry and so gamesome: he is calledgamesome (adj.)
sportive, merry, playful		Cym I.vii.60
The Britaine Reueller.The Briton reveller. Cym I.vii.61.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
When he was heereWhen he was here, Cym I.vii.61.2
He did incline to sadnesse, and oft timesHe did incline to sadness, and oft-timesoft-times (adv.)

old form: oft times
often, frequently, on many occasions		Cym I.vii.62
sadness (n.)

old form: sadnesse
seriousness, gravity
Not knowiug why.Not knowing why. Cym I.vii.63.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
I neuer saw him sad.I never saw him sad.sad (adj.)
serious, grave, solemn		Cym I.vii.63.2
There is a Frenchman his Companion, oneThere is a Frenchman his companion, one Cym I.vii.64
An eminent Monsieur, that it seemes much louesAn eminent monsieur, that, it seems, much loves Cym I.vii.65
A Gallian-Girle at home. He furnacesA Gallian girl at home. He furnacesfurnace (v.)
send out as if from a furnace		Cym I.vii.66
Gallia (n.)
old name for France [Gaul]
The thicke sighes from him; whiles the iolly Britaine,The thick sighs from him; whiles the jolly Briton – thick (adj.)

old form: thicke
deep, heavy, profound		Cym I.vii.67
jolly (adj.)

old form: iolly
amorous, lustful, licentious
thick (adj.)

old form: thicke
quick, rapid, fast
(Your Lord I meane) laughes from's free lungs: cries oh,Your lord, I mean – laughs from's free lungs: cries ‘ O,free (adj.)
open, unobstructed, unimpeded		Cym I.vii.68
Can my sides hold, to think that man who knowesCan my sides hold, to think that man, who knows Cym I.vii.69
By History, Report, or his owne proofeBy history, report, or his own proof,proof (n.)

old form: proofe
experience, actual practice, tried knowledge		Cym I.vii.70
What woman is, yea what she cannot chooseWhat woman is, yea what she cannot choose Cym I.vii.71
But must be: will's free houres languish: / ForBut must be, will's free hours languish forlanguish (v.)
pass [time] in languishing, waste		Cym I.vii.72
assured bondage?Assured bondage?’assured (adj.)
betrothed, engaged		Cym I.vii.73.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Will my Lord say so?Will my lord say so? Cym I.vii.73.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
I Madam, with his eyes in flood with laughter,Ay, madam, with his eyes in flood with laughter: Cym I.vii.74
It is a Recreation to be byIt is a recreation to be by Cym I.vii.75
And heare him mocke the Frenchman: / But Heauen's knowAnd hear him mock the Frenchman: but heavens know Cym I.vii.76
some men are much too blame.Some men are much to blame. Cym I.vii.77.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Not he I hope.Not he, I hope. Cym I.vii.77.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
Not he: But yet Heauen's bounty towards him, mightNot he: but yet heaven's bounty towards him might Cym I.vii.78
Be vs'd more thankfully. In himselfe 'tis much;Be used more thankfully. In himself 'tis much; Cym I.vii.79
In you, which I account his beyond all Talents.In you, which I account his, beyond all talents.talent (n.)
[unclear meaning] wealth, treasure, riches		Cym I.vii.80
account, accompt (v.)
reckon, judge, consider
Whil'st I am bound to wonder, I am boundWhilst I am bound to wonder, I am bound Cym I.vii.81
To pitty too.To pity too. Cym I.vii.82.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
What do you pitty Sir?What do you pity, sir? Cym I.vii.82.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
Two Creatures heartyly.Two creatures heartily. Cym I.vii.83.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Am I one Sir?Am I one, sir? Cym I.vii.83.2
You looke on me: what wrack discerne you in meYou look on me: what wreck discern you in mewrack (n.)
destruction, ruin		Cym I.vii.84
Deserues your pitty?Deserves your pity? Cym I.vii.85.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
Lamentable: whatLamentable! What Cym I.vii.85.2
To hide me from the radiant Sun, and solaceTo hide me from the radiant sun, and solacesolace (v.)
take comfort, be happy, cheer [oneself]		Cym I.vii.86
I'th'Dungeon by a Snuffe.I'th' dungeon by a snuff?snuff (n.)

old form: Snuffe
smouldering candle-end, burnt-out wick		Cym I.vii.87.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
I pray you Sir,I pray you, sir, Cym I.vii.87.2
Deliuer with more opennesse your answeresDeliver with more openness your answers Cym I.vii.88
To my demands. Why do you pitty me?To my demands. Why do you pity me? Cym I.vii.89
Iach. IACHIMO 
That others do,That others do –  Cym I.vii.90
(I was about to say) enioy your--- butI was about to say – enjoy your – But Cym I.vii.91
It is an office of the Gods to venge it,It is an office of the gods to venge it,office (n.)
task, service, duty, responsibility		Cym I.vii.92
venge (v.)
avenge, revenge
Not mine to speake on't.Not mine to speak on't. Cym I.vii.93.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
You do seeme to knowYou do seem to know Cym I.vii.93.2
Something of me, or what concernes me; pray youSomething of me, or what concerns me; pray you, Cym I.vii.94
Since doubting things go ill, often hurts moreSince doubting things go ill often hurts moreill (adv.)
badly, adversely, unfavourably		Cym I.vii.95
doubt (v.)
fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for]
Then to be sure they do. For CertaintiesThan to be sure they do – for certainties Cym I.vii.96
Either are past remedies; or timely knowing,Either are past remedies; or timely knowing,timely (adv.)
early, in good time		Cym I.vii.97
The remedy then borne. Discouer to meThe remedy then born – discover to mediscover (v.)

old form: Discouer
reveal, show, make known		Cym I.vii.98
What both you spur and stop.What both you spur and stop. Cym I.vii.99.1
Iach' IACHIMO 
Had I this cheekeHad I this cheek Cym I.vii.99.2
To bathe my lips vpon: this hand, whose touch,To bathe my lips upon: this hand, whose touch –  Cym I.vii.100
(Whose euery touch) would force the Feelers souleWhose every touch – would force the feeler's soul Cym I.vii.101
To'th'oath of loyalty. This obiect, whichTo th' oath of loyalty: this object, which Cym I.vii.102
Takes prisoner the wild motion of mine eye,Takes prisoner the wild motion of mine eye, Cym I.vii.103
Fiering it onely heere, should I (damn'd then)Fixing it only here; should I – damned then – fire (v.)

old form: Fiering
set on fire, ignite, inflame		Cym I.vii.104
Slauuer with lippes as common as the stayresSlaver with lips as common as the stairs Cym I.vii.105
That mount the Capitoll: Ioyne gripes, with handsThat mount the Capitol: join gripes, with handsgripe (n.)
grip, hold, grasp		Cym I.vii.106
Capitol (n.)
geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government
Made hard with hourely falshood (falshood asMade hard with hourly falsehood – falsehood, as Cym I.vii.107
With labour:) then by peeping in an eyeWith labour – then by-peeping in an eyeby-peep (v.)

old form: by peeping
peep sideways, look aside		Cym I.vii.108
Base and illustrious as the smoakie lightBase and illustrous as the smoky lightillustrous (adj.)

old form: illustrious
lack-lustre, dull, dim		Cym I.vii.109
base (adj.)
dishonourable, low, unworthy
That's fed with stinking Tallow: it were fitThat's fed with stinking tallow: it were fit Cym I.vii.110
That all the plagues of Hell should at one timeThat all the plagues of hell should at one time Cym I.vii.111
Encounter such reuolt.Encounter such revolt.revolt (n.)

old form: reuolt
revulsion of appetite, distaste, disgust		Cym I.vii.112.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
My Lord, I feareMy lord, I fear, Cym I.vii.112.2
Has forgot Brittaine.Has forgot Britain. Cym I.vii.113.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
And himselfe, not IAnd himself. Not I, Cym I.vii.113.2
Inclin'd to this intelligence, pronounceInclined to this intelligence, pronounceintelligence (n.)
information, news, communication		Cym I.vii.114
The Beggery of his change: but 'tis your Graces'The beggary of his change: but 'tis your gracesbeggary (n.)

old form: Beggery
beggarliness, niggardliness, meanness		Cym I.vii.115
That from my mutest Conscience, to my tongue,That from my mutest conscience to my tongueconscience (n.)
internal reflection, inner voice, inmost thought		Cym I.vii.116
Charmes this report out.Charms this report out.charm (v.)

old form: Charmes
produce, bring, cause [as by magic]		Cym I.vii.117.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Let me heare no more.Let me hear no more. Cym I.vii.117.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
O deerest Soule: your Cause doth strike my hartO dearest soul: your cause doth strike my heart Cym I.vii.118
With pitty, that doth make me sicke. A LadyWith pity that doth make me sick! A lady Cym I.vii.119
So faire, and fasten'd to an EmperieSo fair, and fastened to an emperyempery (n.)

old form: Emperie
empire, emperor's domain		Cym I.vii.120
Would make the great'st King double, to be partner'dWould make the great'st king double, to be partneredpartner (v.)

old form: partner'd
associate, equate, match		Cym I.vii.121
With Tomboyes hyr'd, with that selfe exhibitionWith tomboys hired with that self exhibitionexhibition (n.)
allowance, pension, maintenance		Cym I.vii.122
self (adj.)

old form: selfe
same, selfsame, identical, exact
tomboy (n.)

old form: Tomboyes
harlot, prostitute
Which your owne Coffers yeeld: with diseas'd venturesWhich your own coffers yield! with diseased ventures,venture (n.)
prostitute		Cym I.vii.123
That play with all Infirmities for Gold,That play with all infirmities for gold Cym I.vii.124
Which rottennesse can lend Nature. Such boyl'd stuffeWhich rottenness can lend Nature! Such boiled stuffstuff (n.)

old form: stuffe
people, rabble		Cym I.vii.125
boiled (adj.)

old form: boyl'd
receiving a sweating treatment [for venereal disease]
As well might poyson Poyson. Be reueng'd,As well might poison poison! Be revenged, Cym I.vii.126
Or she that bore you, was no Queene, and youOr she that bore you was no queen, and you Cym I.vii.127
Recoyle from your great Stocke.Recoil from your great stock.stock (n.)

old form: Stocke
tree, family-tree, ancestry		Cym I.vii.128.1
recoil (v.)

old form: Recoyle
fall away, degenerate, give way
Imo. INNOGEN 
Reueng'd:Revenged! Cym I.vii.128.2
How should I be reueng'd? If this be true,How should I be revenged? If this be true –  Cym I.vii.129
(As I haue such a Heart, that both mine earesAs I have such a heart that both mine ears Cym I.vii.130
Must not in haste abuse) if it be true,Must not in haste abuse – if it be true, Cym I.vii.131
How should I be reueng'd?How should I be revenged? Cym I.vii.132.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
Should he make meShould he make me Cym I.vii.132.2
Liue like Diana's Priest, betwixt cold sheets,Live like Diana's priest, betwixt cold sheets,priest (n.)
priestess		Cym I.vii.133
Diana, Dian (n.)
Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting
Whiles he is vaulting variable RampesWhiles he is vaulting variable ramps,ramp (n.)

old form: Rampes
whore, brazen woman		Cym I.vii.134
variable (adj.)
varied, diverse, different
In your despight, vpon your purse: reuenge it.In your despite, upon your purse – Revenge it.purse (n.)
resources, funds, available money		Cym I.vii.135
despite (n.)

old form: despight
contempt, scorn, disdain
I dedicate my selfe to your sweet pleasure,I dedicate myself to your sweet pleasure, Cym I.vii.136
More Noble then that runnagate to your bed,More noble than that runagate to your bed,runagate (n.)

old form: runnagate
runaway, vagabond, fugitive		Cym I.vii.137
And will continue fast to your Affection,And will continue fast to your affection,fast (adj.)
constant, firm, steadfast		Cym I.vii.138
Still close, as sure.Still close as sure.still (adv.)
constantly, always, continually		Cym I.vii.139.1
sure (adj.)
loyal, trustworthy, steadfast
close (adj.)
secret, concealed, hidden
Imo. INNOGEN 
What hoa, Pisanio?What ho, Pisanio! Cym I.vii.139.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
Let me my seruice tender on your lippes.Let me my service tender on your lips.tender (v.)
offer, give, present		Cym I.vii.140
Imo. INNOGEN 
Away, I do condemne mine eares, that haueAway, I do condemn mine ears, that have Cym I.vii.141
So long attended thee. If thou wert HonourableSo long attended thee. If thou wert honourable,attend (v.)
listen [to], pay attention [to]		Cym I.vii.142
Thou would'st haue told this tale for Vertue, notThou wouldst have told this tale for virtue, not Cym I.vii.143
For such an end thou seek'st, as base, as strange:For such an end thou seek'st, as base, as strange.base (adj.)
dishonourable, low, unworthy		Cym I.vii.144
Thou wrong'st a Gentleman, who is as farreThou wrong'st a gentleman, who is as far Cym I.vii.145
From thy report, as thou from Honor: andFrom thy report as thou from honour, and Cym I.vii.146
Solicites heere a Lady, that disdainesSolicits here a lady that disdains Cym I.vii.147
Thee, and the Diuell alike. What hoa, Pisanio?Thee, and the devil alike. What ho, Pisanio! Cym I.vii.148
The King my Father shall be made acquaintedThe king my father shall be made acquainted Cym I.vii.149
Of thy Assault: if he shall thinke it fit,Of thy assault: if he shall think it fit Cym I.vii.150
A sawcy Stranger in his Court, to MartA saucy stranger in his court to martmart (v.)
do business, bargain, make a deal		Cym I.vii.151
saucy (adj.)

old form: sawcy
insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant
As in a Romish Stew, and to expoundAs in a Romish stew, and to expoundRomish (adj.)
Roman		Cym I.vii.152
stew (n.)
brothel, house of ill-repute
His beastly minde to vs; he hath a CourtHis beastly mind to us, he hath a courtbeastly (adj.)
beast-like, brutish, abominable		Cym I.vii.153
He little cares for, and a Daughter, whoHe little cares for, and a daughter who Cym I.vii.154
He not respects at all. What hoa, Pisanio?He not respects at all. What ho, Pisanio!respect (v.)
pay attention to, heed		Cym I.vii.155
Iach. IACHIMO 
O happy Leonatus I may say,O happy Leonatus! I may say: Cym I.vii.156
The credit that thy Lady hath of theeThe credit that thy lady hath of theecredit (n.)
trust, faith, belief		Cym I.vii.157
Deserues thy trust, and thy most perfect goodnesseDeserves thy trust, and thy most perfect goodness Cym I.vii.158
Her assur'd credit. Blessed liue you long,Her assured credit. Blessed live you long! Cym I.vii.159
A Lady to the worthiest Sir, that euerA lady to the worthiest sir that ever Cym I.vii.160
Country call'd his; and you his Mistris, onelyCountry called his; and you, his mistress, only Cym I.vii.161
For the most worthiest fit. Giue me your pardon,For the most worthiest fit. Give me your pardon. Cym I.vii.162
I haue spoke this to know if your AffianceI have spoke this to know if your affianceaffiance (n.)
marriage contract, solemn promise to each other		Cym I.vii.163
Were deeply rooted, and shall make your Lord,Were deeply rooted, and shall make your lord Cym I.vii.164
That which he is, new o're: And he is oneThat which he is, new o'er: and he is one Cym I.vii.165
The truest manner'd: such a holy Witch,The truest mannered: such a holy witchwitch (n.)
enchanter, magician, wizard		Cym I.vii.166
That he enchants Societies into him:That he enchants societies into him:society (n.)
groups of people, companions		Cym I.vii.167
Halfe all men hearts are his.Half all men's hearts are his. Cym I.vii.168.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
You make amends.You make amends. Cym I.vii.168.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
He sits 'mongst men, like a defended God;He sits 'mongst men like a descended god; Cym I.vii.169
He hath a kinde of Honor sets him off,He hath a kind of honour sets him off,set off (v.)
enhance, show to advantage, display by contrast		Cym I.vii.170
More then a mortall seeming. Be not angrieMore than a mortal seeming. Be not angry,seeming (n.)
appearance, look, aspect		Cym I.vii.171
(Most mighty Princesse) that I haue aduentur'dMost mighty princess, that I have adventuredadventure (v.)

old form: aduentur'd
venture, dare, chance, risk		Cym I.vii.172
To try your taking of a false report, which hathTo try your taking of a false report, which hathfalse (adj.)
sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial		Cym I.vii.173
try (v.)
prove, ascertain, find out
Honour'd with confirmation your great Iudgement,Honoured with confirmation your great judgement Cym I.vii.174
In the election of a Sir, so rare,In the election of a sir so rare,election (n.)
choice, preference		Cym I.vii.175
sir (n.)
man, person, individual
Which you know, cannot erre. The loue I beare him,Which you know cannot err. The love I bear him Cym I.vii.176
Made me to fan you thus, but the Gods made youMade me to fan you thus, but the gods made you – fan (v.)
winnow, blow upon [to separate good from bad]		Cym I.vii.177
(Vnlike all others) chaffelesse. Pray your pardon.Unlike all others – chaffless. Pray, your pardon.chaffless (adj.)

old form: chaffelesse
free from chaff, uncontaminated, unsullied		Cym I.vii.178
Imo. INNOGEN 
All's well Sir: / Take my powre i'th'Court for yours.All's well, sir: take my power i'th' court for yours.power (n.)
exercise of power, authoritative action		Cym I.vii.179
Iach. IACHIMO 
My humble thankes: I had almost forgotMy humble thanks. I had almost forgot Cym I.vii.180
T'intreat your Grace, but in a small request,T' entreat your grace, but in a small request, Cym I.vii.181
And yet of moment too, for it concernes:And yet of moment too, for it concerns:moment (n.)
importance, weight, consequence		Cym I.vii.182
Your Lord, my selfe, and other Noble FriendsYour lord, myself, and other noble friends Cym I.vii.183
Are partners in the businesse.Are partners in the business. Cym I.vii.184.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Pray what is't?Pray, what is't? Cym I.vii.184.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
Some dozen Romanes of vs, and your LordSome dozen Romans of us and your lord –  Cym I.vii.185
(The best Feather of our wing) haue mingled summesThe best feather of our wing – have mingled sums Cym I.vii.186
To buy a Present for the Emperor:To buy a present for the emperor: Cym I.vii.187
Which I (the Factor for the rest) haue doneWhich I – the factor for the rest – have donefactor (n.)
agent, representative, broker		Cym I.vii.188
In France: 'tis Plate of rare deuice, and IewelsIn France: 'tis plate of rare device, and jewelsdevice (n.)

old form: deuice
design, ingenuity, work		Cym I.vii.189
Of rich, and exquisite forme, their valewes great,Of rich and exquisite form, their values great,exquisite (adj.)
special, excellent, particularly valuable		Cym I.vii.190
And I am something curious, being strangeAnd I am something curious, being strange,something (adv.)
somewhat, rather		Cym I.vii.191
strange (adj.)
foreign, alien, from abroad
curious (adj.)
anxious, concerned, apprehensive
To haue them in safe stowage: May it please youTo have them in safe stowage: may it please you Cym I.vii.192
To take them in protection.To take them in protection? Cym I.vii.193.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
Willingly:Willingly: Cym I.vii.193.2
And pawne mine Honor for their safety, sinceAnd pawn mine honour for their safety, since Cym I.vii.194
My Lord hath interest in them, I will keepe themMy lord hath interest in them; I will keep theminterest (n.)
valid claim [on], rights of possession [to]		Cym I.vii.195
In my Bed-chamber.In my bedchamber. Cym I.vii.196.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
They are in a TrunkeThey are in a trunk, Cym I.vii.196.2
Attended by my men: I will make boldAttended by my men: I will make boldattend (v.)
see to, look after, apply oneself to		Cym I.vii.197
To send them to you, onely for this night:To send them to you, only for this night: Cym I.vii.198
I must aboord to morrow.I must abroad tomorrow. Cym I.vii.199.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
O no, no.O, no, no. Cym I.vii.199.2
Iach. IACHIMO 
Yes I beseech: or I shall short my wordYes, I beseech: or I shall short my wordshort (v.)
break, fail to keep, fall short of		Cym I.vii.200
By length'ning my returne. From Gallia,By length'ning my return. From GalliaGallia (n.)
old name for France [Gaul]		Cym I.vii.201
I crost the Seas on purpose, and on promiseI crossed the seas on purpose and on promise Cym I.vii.202
To see your Grace.To see your grace. Cym I.vii.203.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
I thanke you for your paines:I thank you for your pains: Cym I.vii.203.2
But not away to morrow.But not away tomorrow! Cym I.vii.204.1
Iach. IACHIMO 
O I must Madam.O, I must, madam. Cym I.vii.204.2
Therefore I shall beseech you, if you pleaseTherefore I shall beseech you, if you please Cym I.vii.205
To greet your Lord with writing, doo't to night,To greet your lord with writing, do't tonight: Cym I.vii.206
I haue out-stood my time, which is materiallI have outstood my time, which is materialmaterial (adj.)

old form: materiall
relevant, pertinent, germane		Cym I.vii.207
outstand (v.)

old form: out-stood
outstay, remain beyond
To'th'tender of our Present.To th' tender of our present.tender (n.)
offer, offering		Cym I.vii.208.1
Imo. INNOGEN 
I will write:I will write. Cym I.vii.208.2
Send your Trunke to me, it shall safe be kept,Send your trunk to me, it shall safe be kept, Cym I.vii.209
And truely yeelded you: you're very welcome. And truly yielded you: you're very welcome.yield (v.)

old form: yeelded
give back to, return to		Cym I.vii.210
ExeuntExeunt Cym I.vii.210
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