As ’twere in scorn of eyes, reflecting gems.”
(King Richard III, Act I, Sc. 4.)
King Richard: “The liquid drops of tears that you have shed
Shall come again, transformed to orient pearl.”
(Act IV, Sc. 4.)
Cleopatra: “How goes it with my brave Mark Antony?
Alexas: “[Alexas: “] Last thing he did, dear Queen,
He kissed—the last of many doubled kisses—
The orient pearl. His speech sticks in my heart.”
Cleopatra: “Mine ears must pluck it thence.”