Madam, I swear I use no art at all. That he is mad, ’tis true: ’tis true ’tis pity; And pity ’tis ’tis true: a foolish figure; But farewell it, for I will use no art. Mad let us grant him, then: and now remains That we find out the cause of this effect, Or rather say, the cause of this defect, For this effect defective comes by cause: Thus it remains, and the remainder thus. Perpend. I have a daughter⁠—have while she is mine⁠— Who, in her duty and obedience, mark, Hath given me this: now gather, and surmise. Reads.

“To the celestial and my soul’s idol, the most beautified Ophelia,”⁠—

“To the celestial and my soul’s idol, the most beautified Ophelia,”⁠—