With Hecate’s ban thrice blasted, thrice infected,
Thy natural magic and dire property,
On wholesome life usurp immediately.
(Pours the poison into the Sleeper’s ears.)
HAM.
He poisons him i’ the garden for ’s estate. His name’s Gonzago; the story is extant, and written in very choice Italian; you shall see anon how the murderer gets the love of Gonzago’s wife.
OPH.
The king rises!
HAM.
What, frighted with false fire!