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A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT’S DREAM
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Following,—her womb then rich with my young squire,—
Would imitate, and sail upon the land,
To fetch me trifles, and return again,
As from a voyage, rich with merchandise.
But she, being mortal, of that boy did die;
And for her sake do I rear up her boy,
And for her sake I will not part with him.

Oberon.

How long within this wood intend you stay?

Titania.

Perchance till after Theseus’ wedding-day.
If you will patiently dance in our round
And see our moonlight revels, go with us;
If not, shun me, and I will spare your haunts.

Oberon.

Give me that boy, and I will go with thee.

Titania.

Not for thy fairy kingdom. Fairies, away!
We shall chide downright, if I longer stay.

[Exit Titania with her train.

Oberon.

Well, go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove
Till I torment thee for this injury.
My gentle Puck, come hither. Thou rememberest