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Pericles, Prince of Tyre: Act 3 Scene 4

Scene IV Ephesus. A room in CERIMON's house.

[Enter CERIMON and THAISA]

CERIMON

Madam, this letter, and some certain jewels,

Lay with you in your coffer: which are now

At your command. Know you the character?

THAISA

It is my lord's.

That I was shipp'd at sea, I well remember,

Even on my eaning time; but whether there

Deliver'd, by the holy gods,

I cannot rightly say. But since King Pericles,

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

A vestal livery will I take me to,

And never more have joy.

CERIMON

Madam, if this you purpose as ye speak,

Diana's temple is not distant far,

Where you may abide till your date expire.

Moreover, if you please, a niece of mine

Shall there attend you.

THAISA

My recompense is thanks, that's all;

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

[Exeunt]