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June 11, 2008 at 09:56:50

Hamlet 5:2

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OSRIC
Thank you my lord, it is cold.

HAMLET
I find it rather warm, myself.

OSRIC
I guess I cannot really tell my lord, but his majesty asked
me to inform you that he has placed a wager on your talent.

HAMLET
Oh really?

OSRIC
Sir, Laertes has returned to court. He's an absolute
gentleman, extremely gifted, so pleasant in both manner and
appearance--he's an ideal example of good breeding.

HAMLET
Your description of him is fine, and I know to detail every
one of his qualities might make one dizzy.
His qualities are so refined and rare, the only gentleman
like him is the reflection in his mirror. Anyone attempting
to hold themselves up to him, would be a shadow.

OSRIC
Yes indeed, my lord.

HAMLET
But why are we gasping with admiration for this gentleman?

OSRIC
Sir?

HORATIO
Can't we be a bit more to the point?

HAMLET
Why speak of him at all?

OSRIC
I know you are not ignorant--

HAMLET
I wish you did, sir--which wouldn't do me much good. But why
speak of him?

OSRIC
I know you're not ignorant of his excellence--

HAMLET
In order to know someone well, one must know themselves
first.

OSRIC
I mean, sir, excellence with a weapon. According to
reputation, he has no equal.

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Though he is of noble blood, Ferdinand has no desire to fight or rule. He would prefer to explore, to ponder, to love, and to smell the flowers. Nevertheless, Ferdinand is a bull and he has horns.
FerdinandThough he is of noble blood, Ferdinand has no desire to fight or rule. He would prefer to explore, to ponder, to love, and to smell the flowers. Nevertheless, Ferdinand is a bull and he has horns.

Congratulations are in order

A job well done, sir.

A lofty task you set before yourself. The result was faithful, elegant, and poignant.

Any hints as to your next endeavour?

by Ferdinand (17 articles, 4 quicklinks, 29 diaries, 233 comments) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 2:58:37 PM

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john de herreraWriter from California

thank you ferdinand

that really means a lot. thanks. i've started Macbeth already and i'm going to be posting that over on Daily Kos. so if you go there and search "john de herrera" you will find it. i'm still not sure if i will be posting it here.

by john de herrera (36 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 158 comments) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 8:03:03 PM