And I think I have the back-trick simply as strong as any man in Illyria. ‘Dear lady,’ said Sir Andrew, not knowing what to do. ‘If I thought that I’d give it up,’ said his guest. Act 1, Scene 2: The sea-coast. I’ll drink to her aslong as there is a passage in my throat and drink in Illyria. ‘I’ll confine myself to whatever I like. Were we not born under Taurus? Viola is in love with Orsino, who is in love with Olivia, who refuses to take "no" for an answer, and everyone is just really confused. If only I had pursued the arts!’. Marry, but you shall have, and here’s my hand. ‘Yes sir,’ she said. Entire Play. Her neighbour, the count, is wooing her as well.’, Sir Toby swept his objections aside with a gesture. Nov. 17: Begin reading Twelfth Night - Act I, scene i; scene ii lines 4-5, 8-18, 36-41, 47-61; scene iii lines 3-40 Nov. 13: Finish "She the Man" and discuss predicitions . Come on, there’s still mileage in it, man!’. It looks excellent. This is because so much of the delight of the play comes from viewing the play. Twelfth Night Act 2, scene 3. O, had I but, I wish I had spent more time learning languages instead of fencing, dancing, and, Past question, for thou seest it will not curl by. MARIA. And if they aren't, then let them hang themselves by their own straps. SEBASTIAN. Truly, I'm going home tomorrow, Sir Toby. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Enter SIR TOBY BELCH and MARIA SIR TOBY BELCH What a plague means my niece, to take the death of her brother thus? I did think, by the excellent constitution of thy leg, it was formed under the star ofa galliard. Ha ha, excellent! The opening lines of Twelfth Night, in which a moping Orsino, attended by his servants and musicians, says, “If music be the food of love, play on,” establish how love has conquered Orsino (I.i. Does it mean to do or not do? OLIVIA’S house. Yes, but you must at least confine yourself within the limits of order and decency. Line-by-line modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. O knight, thou lackest a cup of canary. But it becomes me well enough, does ’t not? I wouldn't even pee unless I was dancing at the same time. In this scene we are introduced to the comic center of Twelfth Night - Sir Toby Belch, Maria and Andrew Aguecheek. Feste. Contents. It hangs like flax on a distaff. But I am a great eaterof beef, and I believe that does harm to my wit. Ay, but he’ll have but a year in all these ducats. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. You can buy the Arden text of this play from the Amazon.com online bookstore: Twelfth Night (The Arden Shakespeare.Third Series) Entire play in one page. Enter SIR TOBY BELCH and MARIA. Enter SIR TOBY BELCH and MARIA SIR TOBY BELCH What a plague means my niece, to take the death of her brother thus? There, girl, talk of the devil. He had a guest at the moment – Sir Andrew Aguecheek, who had plans to woo Olivia. ‘Yes but he’ll spend his whole fortune in one year. London: Macmillan. Only cowards and scum wouldn't drink to my niece until their brains spin round like a top. By my troth, Sir Toby, you must come in earlier o' nights. Share. Twelfth Night in Modern English, Act 3, Scene 1: Viola arrived at Olivia's gates just as Feste was coming out. [he offers her his hand], Indeed, but you will be, and here's my hand. Contents. And yet I will not compare with anold man. Is this a world to hide virtues? By your patience: i.e., By your leave, Excuse me, etc. I'm now sure that caring too much is bad for one's health. What else are we going to do? Twelfth Night Act 3, scene 1. Is that what “accost” means?’. He had his own set of rooms and was free to entertain whoever he liked – within reason – in spite of his niece’s resolution to admit no-one to her own presence. What do you mean by this? ‘This boozing will be your downfall. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Sir Toby spread his arms to embrace his guest. Is this a metaphor? Then you would have an excellent head of hair. Act 2, Scene 1: The sea-coast. ‘Go or not go? The duke himself is courting her nearby. Twelfth Night: Act 2, Scene 1 Enter ANTONIO and SEBASTIAN. I have heard. degree, neither in estate, years, nor wit. Act 1, Scene 4: DUKE ORSINO's palace. Twelfth Night has always been one of Shakespeare's most popular plays on the stage. Yes, but he'll only make all those ducats last for one year. Marry, but you shall have, and here’s my hand. Twelfth Night Act 4, scene 3. Wherefore, sweetheart? What is thy excellence in a galliard, knight? I wish I had spent the time on foreign languages that I have in fencing, dancing and bear-baiting. And yet I'm not as good as an experienced dancer. And if they aren't, then let them hang themselves by their own straps. Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 3 Summary At Olivia's house, Sir Toby Belch, Olivia's uncle, is criticizing his niece for mourning the death of her brother so profusely. ‘Let her make an exception of me then,’ declared the knight. Maria brings the Fool to Olivia. All Acts and Scenes are listed on the Twelfth Night text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page. And I can cut the meat to go with your capers. ‘Sweet Sir Andrew!’ he exclaimed. Is this a world where we should hide our virtues? On a first reading of the play, some students find the play difficult to come to grips with. Do, or not do? I am a fellow o' th' strangest mind i' th' world. What do you have to say to that! But I eat a lot of beef and I believe that harms my brain.’. Please, take your hand to the dairy and let it drink. What does "pourquoi" mean? ‘I’d like to get to know you better.’, Maria lowered her eyes in a pretended display of modesty. She let Sir Andrew’s hand go. Art thou good at these kickshawses, knight? Here comes Sir Andrew Agueface himself. If you leave like this, miss, I swear I won't ever draw my sword again. And yet I'm not as good as an experienced dancer. Instant PDF downloads. Past question, for thou seest it will not curl by nature. ‘Are you good at these entertainments, knight?’ said Sir Toby. The count himself here hard by woos her. His pale face was flushed with embarrassment and he tried to remove his hand but she held it firm on her breast. Are they like to take dust. Why dost thou not go to church in a galliard and come home in a coranto? An thou let part so, Sir Andrew, would thou mightst never draw sword again. No Sweat Shakespeare, https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/plays/modern-twelfth-night/act-1-scene-3/. Read the NoSweatShakespeare Modern Twelfth Night ebook for free! they say he would've been long dead by now. And I hope to see some hussy take it between her legs and spin it off with a venereal disease. He shook his head. His servant, Curio, asks Orsino if he will go and hunt; Orsino answers with another lovelorn reply, about how his love for the Lady Olivia has been tearing him apart. Entire Play. In this scene we are introduced to the comic center of Twelfth Night - Sir Toby Belch, Maria and Andrew Aguecheek. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.