“ A stirring dwarf we do allowance give before a sleeping giant. ”
William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida (1609). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Troilus and Cressida |
| Topic | giant dwarf |
| Date | 1609 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1600 and 1602 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1790/pg1790-images.html |
Context
“Rode on his tide. Go tell him this, and ad
That if he overhold his price so much We'll none of him, but let him, like an engine Not portable, lie under this report: Bring action hither; this cannot go to war. A stirring dwarf we do allowance give Before a sleeping giant. Tell him so.
PATROCLUS. I shall, and bring his answer presently.
Exit AGAMEMNON. In second voice we'll not be satisfied;
We come to speak with him.” source
That if he overhold his price so much We'll none of him, but let him, like an engine Not portable, lie under this report: Bring action hither; this cannot go to war. A stirring dwarf we do allowance give Before a sleeping giant. Tell him so.
PATROCLUS. I shall, and bring his answer presently.
Exit AGAMEMNON. In second voice we'll not be satisfied;
We come to speak with him.” source
