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Twelfth Night – Act 1 Scene 2 VIOLA, a CAPTAIN, and sailors enter. VIOLA asks, 'What country is this, friends.' The CAPTAIN responds, 'This is Illyria, lady.' VIOLA then asks, 'And what should I do in Illyria. My brother is in Heaven. Or perhaps there's a chance he didn't drown. What do you think, sailors.' The CAPTAIN replies, 'It was only by ______ that you yourself were saved.'
chance
When the ship was wrecked, and Viola and the few other survivors hung onto the drifting lifeboat, the CAPTAIN saw Viola's brother tie himself to the mast that was floating on the waves—acting with courage and hope in the middle of great danger. For as long as the CAPTAIN could see him, he safely rode upon the waves like Arion on the ______'s back.
dolphin
Viola gives the CAPTAIN some gold to thank him for telling her about her brother's bravery, and the CAPTAIN's words give her even more reason to hope. The CAPTAIN reveals that he was born and raised less than three hours' travel from ______.
here
When Viola asks the CAPTAIN who rules in Illyria, he responds, 'A duke who is as noble in his character as he is in his rank.' Viola then asks, 'What is his ______.' The CAPTAIN answers, 'Orsino.'
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The CAPTAIN mentions that Orsino was a bachelor back then, and Viola replies, 'And he still is, or was very recently at ______.' The CAPTAIN confirms, 'least.'
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I only left here a month ago, and at that time there was a popular rumour—as, you know, people gossip about the nobility—that he was courting the fair ______.
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Who's she. CAPTAIN A virtuous young woman, the daughter of a count who died a year ago. He left her in the care of his son, ______'s brother, but the brother died soon after.
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They say that out of love for her brother, ______ has stopped interacting with men altogether.
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Oh, I wish that I could serve that lady—then I wouldn't have to reveal myself to the world until I was ready to identify my place in society. CAPTAIN That would be hard to bring about, because she won't allow anyone in to see her, not even the ______'s men.
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You seem to be a good man in both behaviour and appearance, captain, and even though nature often makes beautiful people corrupt on the inside, I believe that you have a noble mind to fit your good looks and manners. Please—and I'll pay you well for this—help me conceal my identity and find me the disguise that will suit my intentions. I want to serve this ______.
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You will present me to him as a ______. It will be worth your trouble, for I can sing and speak well, and he will surely consider me for his service.
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What might happen after that, only time will ______.
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You must only match my wit with your ______ and discretion.
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You will be his ______, and I will be your mute attendant. If I tell your secret, may I lose my sight.
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I thank you. Lead me ______.
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