Speeches (Lines) for Dogberry
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(stage directions). [Enter DOGBERRY and VERGES with the Watch] Dogberry. Are you good men and true? |
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Verges. Yea, or else it were pity but they should suffer
Dogberry. Nay, that were a punishment too good for them, if
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Verges. Well, give them their charge, neighbour Dogberry. Dogberry. First, who think you the most desertless man to be
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First Watchman. Hugh Otecake, sir, or George Seacole; for they can
Dogberry. Come hither, neighbour Seacole. God hath blessed
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Second Watchman. Both which, master constable,— Dogberry. You have: I knew it would be your answer. Well,
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Second Watchman. How if a' will not stand? Dogberry. Why, then, take no note of him, but let him go; and
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Verges. If he will not stand when he is bidden, he is none
Dogberry. True, and they are to meddle with none but the
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Watchman. We will rather sleep than talk: we know what
Dogberry. Why, you speak like an ancient and most quiet
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Watchman. How if they will not? Dogberry. Why, then, let them alone till they are sober: if
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Watchman. Well, sir. Dogberry. If you meet a thief, you may suspect him, by virtue
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Watchman. If we know him to be a thief, shall we not lay
Dogberry. Truly, by your office, you may; but I think they
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Verges. You have been always called a merciful man, partner. Dogberry. Truly, I would not hang a dog by my will, much more
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Watchman. How if the nurse be asleep and will not hear us? Dogberry. Why, then, depart in peace, and let the child wake
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Verges. 'Tis very true. Dogberry. This is the end of the charge:—you, constable, are
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Verges. Nay, by'r our lady, that I think a' cannot. Dogberry. Five shillings to one on't, with any man that knows
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Verges. By'r lady, I think it be so. Dogberry. Ha, ha, ha! Well, masters, good night: an there be
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Watchman. Well, masters, we hear our charge: let us go sit here
Dogberry. One word more, honest neighbours. I pray you watch
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Leonato. What would you with me, honest neighbour? Dogberry. Marry, sir, I would have some confidence with you
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Leonato. Brief, I pray you; for you see it is a busy time with me. Dogberry. Marry, this it is, sir. |
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Leonato. What is it, my good friends? Dogberry. Goodman Verges, sir, speaks a little off the
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Verges. Yes, I thank God I am as honest as any man living
Dogberry. Comparisons are odorous: palabras, neighbour Verges. |
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Leonato. Neighbours, you are tedious. Dogberry. It pleases your worship to say so, but we are the
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Leonato. All thy tediousness on me, ah? Dogberry. Yea, an 'twere a thousand pound more than 'tis; for
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Verges. Marry, sir, our watch to-night, excepting your
Dogberry. A good old man, sir; he will be talking: as they
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Leonato. Indeed, neighbour, he comes too short of you. Dogberry. Gifts that God gives. |
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Leonato. I must leave you. Dogberry. One word, sir: our watch, sir, have indeed
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Leonato. Take their examination yourself and bring it me: I
Dogberry. It shall be suffigance. |
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(stage directions). [Exeunt LEONATO and Messenger] Dogberry. Go, good partner, go, get you to Francis Seacole;
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Verges. And we must do it wisely. Dogberry. We will spare for no wit, I warrant you; here's
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(stage directions). [Enter DOGBERRY, VERGES, and Sexton, in gowns; and]
Dogberry. Is our whole dissembly appeared? |
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Sexton. Which be the malefactors? Dogberry. Marry, that am I and my partner. |
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Sexton. But which are the offenders that are to be
Dogberry. Yea, marry, let them come before me. What is your
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Borachio. Borachio. Dogberry. Pray, write down, Borachio. Yours, sirrah? |
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Conrade. I am a gentleman, sir, and my name is Conrade. Dogberry. Write down, master gentleman Conrade. Masters, do
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Conrade. [with Borachio] Yea, sir, we hope. Dogberry. Write down, that they hope they serve God: and
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Conrade. Marry, sir, we say we are none. Dogberry. A marvellous witty fellow, I assure you: but I
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Borachio. Sir, I say to you we are none. Dogberry. Well, stand aside. 'Fore God, they are both in a
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Sexton. Master constable, you go not the way to examine:
Dogberry. Yea, marry, that's the eftest way. Let the watch
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First Watchman. This man said, sir, that Don John, the prince's
Dogberry. Write down Prince John a villain. Why, this is flat
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Borachio. Master constable,— Dogberry. Pray thee, fellow, peace: I do not like thy look,
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Second Watchman. Marry, that he had received a thousand ducats of
Dogberry. Flat burglary as ever was committed. |
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First Watchman. And that Count Claudio did mean, upon his words, to
Dogberry. O villain! thou wilt be condemned into everlasting
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(stage directions). [Exit] Dogberry. Come, let them be opinioned. |
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Conrade. Off, coxcomb! Dogberry. God's my life, where's the sexton? let him write
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Conrade. Away! you are an ass, you are an ass. Dogberry. Dost thou not suspect my place? dost thou not
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(stage directions). [Enter DOGBERRY, VERGES, and the Watch, with CONRADE and BORACHIO] Dogberry. Come you, sir: if justice cannot tame you, she
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Don Pedro. Officers, what offence have these men done? Dogberry. Marry, sir, they have committed false report;
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Claudio. Sweet Hero! now thy image doth appear
Dogberry. Come, bring away the plaintiffs: by this time our
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Borachio. No, by my soul, she was not,
Dogberry. Moreover, sir, which indeed is not under white and
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Leonato. I thank thee for thy care and honest pains. Dogberry. Your worship speaks like a most thankful and
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Leonato. There's for thy pains. Dogberry. God save the foundation! |
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Leonato. Go, I discharge thee of thy prisoner, and I thank thee. Dogberry. I leave an arrant knave with your worship; which I
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