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Mal. As hell, Sir Topas.

Clo. Why, it hath bay windows transparent as barricadoes,

and the [clearstores] toward the south north are as lustrous

as ebony; and yet complainest thou of obstruction?

Mal. I am not mad, Sir Topas: I say to you, this

house is dark.

Clo. Madman, thou errest: I say, there is no darkness

but ignorance; in which thou art more puzzled than the