It is a nipping and an eager air. I think it lacks of twelve.
Indeed? I heard it not. It then draws near the seasonWherein the spirit held his wont to walk.
The air bites shrewdly. It is very cold. What hour now?
Look, with what courteous actionIt waves you to a more removed ground.But do not go with it.
Look, my lord, it comes!
It waves me still.—Go on. I’ll follow thee.
Be thy intents wicked or charitable,Thou comest in such a questionable shapeThat I will speak to thee. I’ll call thee “Hamlet,”“King,” “Father,” “royal Dane.” O, answer me!
Where wilt thou lead me? Speak, I’ll go no further.
Now listen, Hamlet. Everyone was told that a poisonous snake bit me when I was sleeping in the orchard. But in fact, that’s a lie that’s fooled everyone in Denmark. You should know, my noble son, the real snake that stung your father is now wearing his crown.
Mark me. My hour is almost come When I to sulphurous and tormenting flames Must render up myself. I am thy father’s spirit,