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Exit
ALEXAS
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ALEXAS
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Let him forever go!—Let him not, Charmian.
Though he be painted one way like a Gorgon,
120The other way’s a Mars. (to
MARDIAN
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Alexas
Bring me word how tall she is. Pity me, Charmian,
But do not speak to me. Lead me to my chamber.
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Let Antony be purged from my life forever—but no, don’t let him,
Charmian. Even though half of him is like a
GorgonThe Gorgons were mythical monsters whose gaze turned humans to stone Gorgon , the other half is like Mars. (to MARDIAN ) Ask Alexas to also ask him how tall she is. Feel sorry for me, Charmian, but don’t talk to me. Help me get to my bedroom. |
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Exeunt
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They exit.
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