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Romeo and Juliet, II, ii
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Jul. What satisfaction canst thou have to-night?

Rom. The exchange of thy love's faithful vow for mine.

Jul. I gave thee mine before thou didst request it; 128
And yet I would it were to give again.

Rom. Wouldst thou withdraw it? for what purpose, love?

Jul. But to be frank, and give it thee again.
And yet I wish but for the thing I have: 132
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite.
[Nurse] calls within.
I hear some noise within; dear love, adieu! 136
Anon, good nurse! Sweet Montague, be true.
Stay but a little, I will come again. [Exit above.]

Rom. O blessed, blessed night! I am afeard,
Being in night, all this is but a dream, 140
Too flattering-sweet to be substantial.

[Enter Juliet, above.]

Jul. Three words, dear Romeo, and good-night indeed.
If that thy bent of love be honourable,
Thy purpose marriage, send me word to-morrow, 144
By one that I'll procure to come to thee,
Where, and what time, thou wilt perform the rite;
And all my fortunes at thy foot I'll lay,
And follow thee my lord throughout the world.

Nurse. [Within.] Madam! 149

Jul. I come, anon.—But if thou mean'st not well,
I do beseech thee,—


131 frank: generous
141 substantial: real
143 bent: purpose
145 procure: cause