There is a devilish mercy in the judge, if you'll implore it, that will free your life, but fetter you till death.
 William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure (1623). copy citation

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Author William Shakespeare
Source Measure for Measure
Topic freedom slavery judgement
Date 1623
Language English
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Note Written between 1603 and 1604
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