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## Overview
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## Context
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## Contents
The "Introduction" presents a somber reflection on the consequences of the contemplated act. The speaker anticipates the scandal that will outlive him, staining his reputation and shaming his descendants. He questions the fleeting nature of the pleasure he seeks, contrasting it with the enduring shame and blame that will result from his actions. The introduction also references [COLATINUS](arke:01KG6S5MT6FQ4DTR77HYCKKRFN), foreshadowing the conflict and despair that will follow.
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- # THE RAPE OF LYCRECE
Yea though! die the scandale will suruiue,
And be an eie-sore in my golden coate:
Some lothsome dash the Herrald will contriue,
To cipher me how fondlie I did dote:
That my posteritie sham'd with the note
Shall curse my bones, and hold it for no sinne,
To wish that I their father had not beene.
VVhat win I if I gaine the thing I seeke?
A dreame, a breath, a froth of fleeting ioy,
VVho buies a minutes mirth to waile a weeke?
Or fels eternitie to get a toy?
For one sweete grape who will the vine destroy?
Or what fond begger, but to touch the crowne,
VVould with the scepter straight be stroke down?
If COLATINYS dreame of my intent,
VVill he not wake, and in a desp'rate rage
Post hither, this vile purpose to prevent?
This siege that hath ingirt his marriage,
This blur to youth, this sorrow to the sage,
This dying vertue, this suruiuing shame,
VVhose crime will beare an euer-during blame.
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