About Rapaire, as about Polonius, from whom he lifted the "pity" iteration above, it may well be said, "...he is described as a windbag by some and a rambler of wisdom by others. It has also been suggested that he only acts like a "foolish prating knave" in order to keep his position and popularity safe and to keep anyone from discovering his plots for social advancement. ...."

Well witted, thou whorly whoreson of a what-not, for one who wots not whence his wherewithal for whate'er he wears will wend.


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