A hit, a very palpable hit.
Hamlet (1601) act 5, sc. 2, l. [295]
I am bewitched with the rogue’s company. If the rascal have not given me medicines to make me love him, I’ll be hanged.
Henry IV, Part 1 (1597) act 2, sc. 2, l. [19]
You swear [...]
William Shakespeare 1564-1616
English playwright
It were all one That I should love a bright particular star And think to wed it, he is so above me.
All’s Well that Ends Well (1603-4) act 1, sc. 1, l. [97]
The hind that would be mated with the lion Must die of love.
All’s Well that [...]