Page 1896 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

May’t please your lordship, ’tis a word or two
Of commendations sent from Valentine,
Delivered by a friend that came from him.

ANT ONIO

Lend me the letter. Let me see what news. [55]

PROT EUS

There is no news, my lord, but that he writes
How happily he lives, how well beloved,
And daily gracèd by the Emperor;
Wishing me with him, partner of his fortune.

ANT ONIO

And how stand you affected to his wish? [60]

PROT EUS

As one relying on your lordship’s will,
And not depending on his friendly wish.

ANT ONIO

My will is something sorted with his wish.
Muse not that I thus suddenly proceed;
For what I will, I will, and there an end. [65]
I am resolved that thou shalt spend some time
With Valentinus in the Emperor’s court.
What maintenance he from his friends receives,
Like exhibition thou shalt have from me.
Tomorrow be in readiness to go. [70]
Excuse it not, for I am peremptory.

PROT EUS

My lord, I cannot be so soon provided.
Please you deliberate a day or two.

ANT ONIO

Look what thou wantest shall be sent after thee.
No more of stay; tomorrow thou must go. [75]
Come on, Panthino; you shall be employed
To hasten on his expedition.