_Pol._ Madam, I swear I use no art at all. That he is mad, 'tis true: 'tis true 'tis pity,[686] And pity 'tis 'tis true: a foolish figure;[687] But farewell it, for I will use no art.[688] Mad let us grant him then: and now remains 100 That we find out the cause of this effect,[689] Or rather say, the cause of this defect, For this effect defective comes by cause: Thus it remains and the remainder thus.[690][691] Perpend.[690][692] 105 I have a daughter,--have while she is mine,--[693] Who in her duty and obedience, mark, Hath given me this: now gather and surmise. [_Reads._[694] 'To the celestial, and my soul's idol, the most beautified Ophelia,'--[695] That's an ill phrase, a vile phrase; 'beautified' is a vile[696] 110 phrase: but you shall hear. Thus: [_Reads._[697][698] 'In her excellent white bosom, these,' &c.[697][699] _Queen._ Came this from Hamlet to her? _Pol._ Good madam, stay awhile; I will be faithful. [_Reads._[700] 'Doubt thou the stars are fire; 115 Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love. 'O dear Ophelia, I am ill at these numbers; I have not art to reckon my groans: but that I love thee best, O most 120 best, believe it. Adieu. 'Thine evermore, most dear lady, whilst this machine is to him, HAMLET.'[701] This in obedience hath my daughter shown me;[702] And more above, hath his solicitings,[703] 125 As they fell out by time, by means and place, All given to mine ear. _King._ But how hath she[704] Received his love?[704] _Pol._ What do you think of me? _King._ As of a man faithful and honourable.