William Shakespeare - Pericles, Prince of Tyre Act 3 Scene 4 lyrics

SCENE IV. Ephesus. A room in CERIMON's house. Enter CERIMON and THAISA CERIMON Madam, this letter, and some certain j**els, Lay with you in your coffer: which are now At your command. Know you the character? THAISA It is my lord's. That I was shipp'd at sea, I well remember, Even on my eaning time; but whether there Deliver'd, by the holy gods, I cannot rightly say. But since King Pericles, My wedded lord, I ne'er shall see again, A vestal livery will I take me to, And never more have joy. CERIMON Madam, if this you purpose as ye speak, Diana's temple is not distant far, Where you may abide till your date expire. Moreover, if you please, a niece of mine Shall there attend you. THAISA My recompense is thanks, that's all; Yet my good will is great, though the gift small. Exeunt