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,