'Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.'
Act II scene 2 lines 2-3
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Plot synopsis
Sir John Falstaff and his hangers-on, Bardolph, Pistol and Nym, have been outraging Windsor society with their rowdy behaviour. Justice Shallow, his nephew Slender and Parson Evans - newly arrived from Gloucestershire - are discussing what can be done about Falstaff. Read more...
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