Why, how know you that I am in love? -Marry, by these special marks: First, you have learned, like Sir Proteus, to wreath your arms like a malcontent; to relish a love-song, like a robin-redbreast; to walk alone, like one that had the pestilence; to sigh, like a school-boy that had lost his A, B, C ; to wcep, like a young wench that had buried her grandam; to fast, like one that takes diet; to watch, like one that fears robbing; to speak puling, like a beggar at Hallowmas. You were wont, when you laughed, to crow like a cock; when you walked, to walk like one of the lions; when you fasted, it was presently after dinner; when you looked sadly, it was for want of money; and now you are metamorphosed with a mistress, that, when I look on you, I can hardly think you my master. Two Gentlemen of Verona, ii. 1. Blow, blow, thou winter wind, As man's ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, Although thy breath be rude. Heigh-ho! sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere foily. Then, heigh-ho! the holly! This life is most jolly. He lives not now that knows me to be in love; yet I am in love. Two Gentlemen of Verona, iii. r. I will forget the condition of my estate, to rejoice in yours. As You Like It, i. 2. I give him curses, yet he gives me love. Midsummer Night's Dream, i. 1. November 2d. Mine be thy love. Sonnets, xx. O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! Romeo and Juliet, i. 5. |