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The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son, Hamlet, to avenge his death.

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Act V

Hamlet
I’ll be your foil, Laertes: in mine ignorance
Your skill shall, like a star i’ the darkest night,
Stick fiery off indeed.
Laertes
You mock me, sir.
Hamlet
No, by this hand.
King
Give them the foils, young Osric. Cousin Hamlet,
You know the wager?
Hamlet
Very well, my lord;
Your grace hath laid the odds o’ the weaker side.
King
I do not fear it; I have seen you both:
But since he is better’d, we have therefore odds.
Laertes
This is too heavy, let me see another.
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