Both Uses of
testimony
in
The Winter's Tale
- Take it up straight: Within this hour bring me word 'tis done,— And by good testimony,—or I'll seize thy life, With that thou else call'st thine.†
Scene 2.3 *testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- Since what I am to say must be but that Which contradicts my accusation, and The testimony on my part no other But what comes from myself, it shall scarce boot me To say 'Not guilty': mine integrity, Being counted falsehood, shall, as I express it, Be so receiv'd.†
Scene 3.2