Arthur : A tragedy
Guenevere

The truth.

Launcelot

Launcelot

I thought to pluck you from my heart: and if

Sharp stone or cutting steel could do it, I’d

Have spared no agony. But stone nor steel

Can root what’s part of every breath I breathe.

Though I should stamp on it, it flowers again

[Pg 35] 

[Pg 35]

And looks like innocence. I fled from love

That was too strong for me.

Guenevere

Guenevere

And fled to her.

I see you changed, and she has wrought the change.

Insulter, mocking me with sick pretence

And virtuous aversions. Love! You love!

The burning name is ashes in your mouth.


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