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Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners

Part 3 / Act 3 — ACT III.

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Scene 1. Page 305.

Tit. Speak my Lavinia, what accursed hand Hath made thee handless in thy father's sight?

Dr. Warburton says, "we should read spight;" but there is no reason for a change for the worse. Titus had made no attempt to prevent the mutilation of his unhappy daughter, nor had it taken place in despite, i. e. contempt or hatred of him.

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