In my breast I bear an old and fondly-cherish'd wish, To which methinks thou canst not be a stranger; I hope, a blessing to myself and realm, To lead thee to my dwelling as my bride.

Art thou a man, and canst be such a beast, Ass-like to bear the burthen of thy wrongs?

Thou canst never be a maidservant.

Thou canst not be Luigi!"

Thou wilt do well to say thou canst remain the time necessary to see this little done.

Canst thou have been here, my father? POLEMIUS.

The laurel was sacred to Apollo in memory of Daphne, into which tree she was changed when escaping from his advances: "Because thou canst not be My mistress, I espouse thee for my tree; Be thou the prize of honour and renown, The deathless poet and the poet's crown; Thou shalt the Roman festivals adorn,