Gather Boldness Quote by Thomas Middleton
““Lussurioso: "Welcome, be not far off, we must be better acquainted. Push, be bold with us, thy hand!" Vindice: "With all my heart, i'faith. How dost, sweet musk-cat? When shall we lie together?" Lussurioso: (aside) "Wondrous knave! Gather him into boldness? 'Sfoot, the slave's Already as familiar as an ague, And shakes me at his pleasure! -- Friend, I can Forget myself in private, but elsewhere, I pray do you remember be." Vindice: "Oh, very well, sir. I conster myself saucy." Lussurioso: "What hast been? What profession?" Vindice: "A bone-setter." Lussurioso: "A bone-setter!" Vindice: "A bawd, my lord, one that sets bones together." Lussurioso: (aside) "Notable bluntness!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Revenger's Tragedy, 1606
Characters use flamboyant, poetic language to flirt and negotiate power, revealing hidden motives.
In simple terms: Flamboyant dialogue masks deeper intentions.
Key Takeaway
Listen for subtext in conversation.
Themes
theatre
dialogue
power dynamics
Mood
dramatic
playful
Type
theatrical
literary
When to use this quote
- stage performances
- literary analysis
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
Elizabethan drama
character interaction
poetic language
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the aside reveal about Lussurioso?
- How does humor affect power exchanges?
A Different Perspective
Language may be exaggerated for effect.
