To leave the figure or disfigure it.
Demetrius is a worthy gentleman.
Hermia.
So is Lysander.
Theseus.
So is Lysander. In himself he is;
But in this kind, wanting your father’s voice,
The other must be held the worthier.
Hermia.
I would my father look’d but with my eyes.
Theseus.
Rather your eyes must with his judgement look.
Hermia.
I do entreat your grace to pardon me.
I know not by what power I am made bold,
Nor how it may concern my modesty,
In such a presence here to plead my thoughts;
But I beseech your grace that I may know
The worst that may befall me in this case,
If I refuse to wed Demetrius.
Theseus.
Either to die the death or to abjure
For ever the society of men.
Therefore, fair Hermia, question your desires;
Know of your youth, examine well your blood
