When remedies are past, griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended.
To mourn a mischief that is past and gone
Is the next way to draw new mischief on.
What cannot be preserved when fortune takes,
Patience her injury a mock’ry makes.
The robbed that smiles. steals something from the thief’,
He robs himself that spends a bootless grief.
(Act I, Scene Three, lines 200 – 207) 31.
A. instigate the addressee
B. console the addressee
C. prevent a war
D. settle a fight
Correct Answer:
Option B – console the addressee