Merry Wives of Windsor (Act III Scene 3), play by William Shakespeare. Falstaff and Mrs Ford. 'Falstaff: 'I would make thee my lady. Mrs Ford: I your lady. Sir John! Alas, I should be a pitiful lady.' Painted by J McT Ralston, engraved by Nargeot. William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright, baptised 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616. From 'Tales from Shakespeare' by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1807. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)
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