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Then love-devouring death do what he dare,-- With thy black mantle; till strange love, grown bold, Why, what an ass am I! This is most brave, [Reads.] "Jockey of Norfolk, be not too bold, Reigns that which would be fear'd: 'tis much he dares; But, sure, the bravery of his grief did put me And in my temper soften'd valour's steel. Saucy and overbold? How did you dare Saucy and overbold? How did you dare | That slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio. |