William Shakespeare
The Winter’s Tale Act 2 Scene 2
SCENE II. A prison.
Enter PAULINA, a Gentleman, and Attendants
PAULINA
The keeper of the prison, call to him;
let him have knowledge who I am.
Exit Gentleman
Good lady,
No court in Europe is too good for thee;
What dost thou then in prison?
Re-enter Gentleman, with the Gaoler
Now, good sir,
You know me, do you not?
GAOLER
For a worthy lady
And one whom much I honour.
PAULINA
Pray you then,
Conduct me to the queen.