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Act II

Sebastian
Yet he would be king on’t.
Antonio
The latter end of his commonwealth forgets the beginning.
Gonzalo
All things in common nature should produce
Without sweat or endeavour: treason, felony,
Sword, pike, knife, gun, or need of any engine,
Would I not have; but nature should bring forth,
Of its own kind, all foison, all abundance,
To feed my innocent people.
Sebastian
No marrying ’mong his subjects?
Antonio
None, man; all idle: whores and knaves.
Gonzalo
I would with such perfection govern, sir,
To excel the golden age.
Sebastian
God save his majesty!
Antonio
Long live Gonzalo!
Gonzalo
And⁠—do you mark me, sir?
Alonso
Prithee, no more: thou dost talk nothing to me.
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