Hamlet
Act 2, Sc. 2, lines 81-85: What ideas about the "public" Claudius does this scene bring out? Explain how this public persona contrasts with his private nature as the audience understands it.
Polonius. ...Through your dominions for this enterprise,
On such regards of safety and allowance
As therein are set down.
King. It likes us well;
And at our more considered time we'll read,
Answer, and think upon this business.
Meantime, we thank you for your well-took labour.
Go to your rest; at night we'll feast together.
Most welcome home.