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Pandarus has come to speak with prince Paris on behalf of Troilus: Troilus is sending his apologies that he will not be at dinner that evening. Paris and his wife, Helen, are enjoying some music and each others’ company as they are still very much in the “honeymoon phase” of their marriage. Helen complains that Pandarus has interrupted the music and insists he sings to make it up to her. Afterwards, Paris and Helen launch into a string of bawdy jokes regarding Troilus’ pursuit of Cressida.
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Pandarus. Fair be to you, my lord, and to all this fair
company! fair desires, in all fair measure,
fairly guide them! especially to you, fair queen!
fair thoughts be your fair pillow!
Helen. Dear lord, you are full of fair words.
Pandarus. You speak your fair pleasure, sweet queen. Fair
prince, here is good broken music.
Paris. You have broke it, cousin: and,
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