The iron tongue of Midnight hath told twelve lovers, to bed; 'tis almo…

William Shakespeare
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The iron tongue of Midnight hath told twelve lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time. I fear we shall outstep the coming morn as much as we this night over-watch'd. ✨ 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (1595-6) act 5, sc. 1, l. [372]
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The iron tongue of Midnight hath told twelve lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time. I fear we shall outstep the coming morn as much as we this night over-watch'd. ✨ 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (1595-6) act 5, sc. 1, l. [372]

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