Should live no more, when he no more had life; 10
He could not bear that royal Herod’s spouse
Should, as a widow, make her second vows;
Or that a mortal with his queen should wed,
Or be the rival of the mighty dead.
“Herods,” said Richard, “doubtless may be found,
But haply do not in the world abound;
Ladies, indeed, a dreadful lot would have,
If jealousy could act beyond the grave:
No doubt Othellos every place supply,