96. Measure for Measure - thou dost fear the soft and tender fork Of a poor worm
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Claudio appears resigned to his death, but then urges Isabella to give in to Angelo to save himself. She refuses. The Duke convinces Isabella to appear to give in but actually substitute Angelo's former finacee.
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