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Jailor

Hapless Egeon, whom the fates have marked

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Duke 
Hapless Egeon, whom the fates have marked
To bear the extremity of dire mishap,
Now, trust me, were it not against our laws,
Against my crown, my oath, my dignity,
Which princes, would they, may not disannul,
My soul should sue as advocate for thee.

Hopeless and helpless doth Egeon wend,
But to procrastinate his lifeless end.
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Act 1
Scene 1
Line 140

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