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Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sort
As if he mock'd himself, and scorn'd his spirit
That could be moved to smile at anything.

      — Julius Caesar, Act I Scene 2

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KEYWORD: boy

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1

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[II, 1]

Valentine

447

Not so fair, boy, as well-favoured.

2

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[II, 1]

Valentine

473

Belike, boy, then, you are in love; for last
morning you could not see to wipe my shoes.

3

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[II, 1]

Valentine

485

No, boy, but as well as I can do them. Peace!
here she comes.

4

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[II, 4]

Valentine

657

Ay, boy, it's for love.

5

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[III, 1]

Proteus

1262

Run, boy, run, run, and seek him out.

6

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[III, 1]

Valentine

1331

I pray thee, Launce, an if thou seest my boy,
Bid him make haste and meet me at the North-gate.

7

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[V, 4]

Proteus

2240

Look to the boy.

8

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[V, 4]

Valentine

2241

Why, boy! why, wag! how now! what's the matter?
Look up; speak.

9

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[V, 4]

Proteus

2245

Where is that ring, boy?

10

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[V, 4]

Duke of Milan

2323

I think the boy hath grace in him; he blushes.

11

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[V, 4]

Valentine

2324

I warrant you, my lord, more grace than boy.

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