Emilia and Paulina

Most worthy madam, replied Emilia, I will acquaint the queen with
your noble offer; she was wishing to-day that she had any friend who
would venture to present the child to the king.
And tell her, said Paulina, that I will speak boldly to Leontes in her defence.
May you be for ever blessed, said Emilia, for your kindness to our gracious queen!

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English poet and playwright best known for his dramatic monologues. Married to fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

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