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What does He hath laid on twelve for nine from Hamlet mean 5.2.180?
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∙ 14y ago
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Osric [to Hamlet]
"The King, sir, hath laid, sir, that in a dozen passes between yourself and him, he shall not exceed you three hits. He hath laid on twelve for nine, and it would come to immediate trial if your lordship would vouchsafe the answer." (5.2.178-182)
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I interpret this as:
The king has bet that in twelve passes for each of you (hamlet and Laertes), Laertes should not get more than three points ahead of you. He bets on 12 to 9, and we can see for ourselves soon if you would except.
12 passes each gives 24 total. With a handicap of three the new total is 21 hits. 12+9=21.
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Hypothetically, Hamlet starts the match with three points.
--I hope that helps (all in all, it really isn't too important)--
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