Madam, this letter, and some certain jewels

3.4.21356Lay with you in your coffer, which are

3.4.3At your command. 1357Know you the character?

It is my lord's. That I was shipped at sea

3.4.5I well remem1359ber, even on my bearing time,

3.4.6But whether there delive1360red, by the holy gods

3.4.7I cannot rightly say. But since King 1361Pericles,

3.4.8My wedded lord, I ne'er shall see again,

3.4.9A vestal 1362livery will I take me to,

3.4.10And never more have joy.

Madam, if this you purpose as ye speak,

3.4.121364Diana's temple is not distant far,

3.4.131365Where you may abide till your date expire.

3.4.141366Moreover, if you please, a niece of mine

3.4.151367Shall there attend you.

My recompense is thanks, that's all,

3.4.171369Yet my good will is great, though the gift small.