Juliet. Was ever book, containing such vile matter,
So fairly bound? Oh, that deceit should dwell
In such a gorgeous palace.
“Romeo and Juliet,” iii, 2.
Thereby Hangs a Tale.
In “Othello,” act iii, scene 1:
Clown.—O, thereby hangs a tail.
First Musician.—Whereby hangs a tale, sir?
In “Merry Wives of Windsor,” act i, scene 4, Mrs. Quickly remarks:
Well, thereby hangs a tale; good faith, it is such another Nan.