Of matrimony join—to have—to hold—

No more—and by that have to say we end

The heartache, and a thousand love-sick pangs

Of celibacy—’twere a consummation

Devoutly to be wish’d—in nuptial band

To join till death dissolves.—Ay, there’s the rub;

For in that space what dull remorse may come,

When we have ta’en our solemn leave of liberty,

Must give us pause—There’s the respect

That slacks our speed in suing for a change.