Laertes, you may have challenged me to a duel but I can assure you that there is nobody in this world who loved Ophelia more than I. Not one man. I have nothing to lose. Let us take this duel on; honor must be protected, as is the norm.
argh . . .
You . . . ! You malicious man! I refuse to take this poison. Come, join Ophelia and I in our graves. Never before did I resort to this rapier switch.
choking noise
Was that the queen? She has drunk that which was meant for me. The killer . . . the killer! I shall avenge all the deaths he has caused now. Drink! Drink and join us in our graves.
What foolishness, this potency . . . how dare you, Laertes. We are all on our death beds. There is no hope for ourselves. I can, however . . . No, I must appoint a new ruler. Fortinbras shall have the honor. Horatio, I trust you with the task. Do not die with me! You are my only confidant. Tell the world about Hamlet's struggle and of his father's honor. Protect our names and give proper treatment to that of this man who has no integrity.
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