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“ Oh , I wish I could just melt away , ” he said to himself . “ The whole world seems tired and useless to me . It is like a garden full of weeds . My father was such a good king , and he loved my mother so much . Yet within a month she married his brother . My uncle is no more like my father than I am like Hercules , the strong hero of the old stories . Her eyes were still red from crying for my father when she married again ! But I must be quiet , although my heart breaks . ” Just then Horatio came in with Marcellus and Bernardo . Hamlet’s face grew brighter when he saw his old friend . “ Horatio ! Why aren’t you in Wittenberg ? ” “ My lord , I came to see your father’s funeral . ” “ I think you came to see my mother’s wedding , ” said Hamlet bitterly . “ It saved money , Horatio . The cold meat from the funeral fed the wedding guests . ” Then Horatio told him about the ghost . Hamlet listened carefully and asked many questions . Was it wearing armour ? Yes , from head to foot . Did they see its face ? Yes , and it looked more sad than angry . “ I will watch with you tonight , ” said Hamlet . “ If it looks like my father , I will speak to it . Tell nobody about this . ” When they had gone , he said to himself , “ My father’s spirit , in armour ! All is not well . I think something evil has happened here . ” III . Laertes and Ophelia Before Laertes left for France , he went to say goodbye to his younger sister , Ophelia . She was a gentle and beautiful girl , and he loved her very much . “ Listen to me , sister , ” he said . “ I know that Hamlet has shown you some love . Perhaps he is honest now . But remember that he is a prince . He can’t choose his wife for himself , as ordinary men do . So be careful , and don’t give him your heart . ” “ I will remember your advice , ” said Ophelia with a smile . “ But don’t be like some bad priests , dear brother . They show other people the hard road to heaven and take the easy road of pleasure themselves . ” Then Polonius came in . He was in a hurry , but he was full of advice . He put his hand on his son’s head and gave him some rules for life in France . “ Don’t say everything that you think , ” he said . “ When you have good friends , hold them close to your heart . Don’t start a quarrel , but if you are in one , fight well . Listen to everyone , but speak to few . Don’t borrow money , and don’t lend it . And above everything , be true to yourself . Then you can never be false to any other man . Goodbye , my son . ” When Laertes had gone , Polonius turned to his daughter . “ What is there between you and Lord Hamlet ? Tell me the truth . ” “ My lord , he has often told me that he loves me , ” said Ophelia . “ He has always spoken of love in an honest way . ” “ His promises are only traps to catch foolish birds , ” said her father . “ When the blood is hot , a young man will promise anything . From now on , I don’t want you to see him or talk to him . Do you understand ? ” Ophelia’s eyes filled with tears , but she bowed her head . “ I will obey , my lord , ” she said .
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