In some vile den of want and woe,

With beggars and cripples thou shalt bed;

And, if from Heaven forgiveness flow,

Earth shall rain curses on thy head!

Martha.

Speak softly, and prepare thy soul for death,

Nor mingle slander with thy parting breath!

Valentin.

Could I but reach thy withered skin,

Thou hag, thou bawd, so vile and shameless!