As You Like It

As You Like It

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, in
Stratford-on-Avon, England, the third child of John Shakespeare,
a well-to-do merchant, and Mary Arden, his wife. Young William
probably attended the Stratford grammar school, where he
learned English, Greek, and a great deal of Latin. Historians
aren’t sure of the exact date of Shakespeare’s birth.
In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. By 1583
the couple had a daughter, Susanna, and two years later the
twins, Hamnet and Judith. Somewhere between 1585 and
1592 Shakespeare went to London, where he became first an
actor and then a playwright. His acting company, The King’s
Men, appeared most often in the Globe theater, a part of which
Shakespeare himself owned.
In all, Shakespeare is believed to have written thirty-seven
plays, several nondramatic poems, and a number of sonnets.
In 1611 when he left the active life of the theater, he returned
to Stratford and became a country gentleman, living in the
second-largest house in town. For five years he lived a quiet
life. Then, on April 23, 1616, William Shakespeare died and
was buried in Trinity Church in Stratford. From his own time
to the present, Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest
writers of the English-speaking world.

William Shakespeare

As You Like It

Celia Oliver

Duke Frederick the old Duke
Rosalind Orlando

As You Like It

many years ago, three brothers lived in a rich country house. the old-
est brother, oliver, took care of the house and lands and sent the
middle brother, jaques, to school. but he kept his youngest brother,
orlando, from getting what was rightfully his. one day orlando spoke
with the old servant adam about the unfair way in which his brother
oliver treated him.

When my father died he told my brother
to raise me well. but he doesn’t care
about me. even his horses are treated
better than i am!

orlando, a gentle and kind young man, could not understand why oli-
ver treated him so badly. he began planning to take the money his fa-
ther had left him so that he could leave home and take care of himself.

10

As orlando was speaking, oliver en- How dare you say that to me?
tered the garden.

what are you Nothing. I’m not
doing here? taught to do any-
thing worthwhile!

At that, Do you want I am a gentleman.
orlando to fight with the youngest son
grasped his me? of sir rowland de
brother’s boys. I only want
arms to keep to make sure you
him from listen to me!
striking
again.

Our father told I will give And you get Is that the
you to educate you part of away too, old thanks I get for
me well. Do so, it. Now let me man! all my years of
or give me what is go, and get service to your
mine by his will. out of here! family?

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As orlando and Adam walked What is the The old duke has
away, oliver called to a nearby news at the been sent away
servant. court? by his younger
brother, duke
The duke’s wrestler,* FREDERICK. They
charles, is waiting say he lives like
to see me. bring him robin hood in the
here. forest of arden.

Was his Oh, no. She and the new But there is some-
daughter duke’s daughter Celia, are thing else on my
Rosalind sent like sisters. He wants to mind. Your youngest
away with keep them together. brother, Orlando,
him? wants to wrestle
with me tomorrow. I
am older and stron-
ger and I am afraid I
might hurt him badly!

* a person who fights others in contests of strength

12

Yes, I know. but my Then I will When charles had left, oliver
younger brother take care sat quietly thinking.
hates me. he would of him once
like to kill me and and for all. I don’t know
take my fortune. why I hate my
brother. he
is gentle and
kind—but that
seems to
make me hate
him all the
more.

The following day at the court of duke frederick, his daughter celia
walked with her cousin Rosalind.

Dear Rosalind, It is hard for me to be
I wish you were happy when I think of my
not so sad! poor father sent away
like that.

I am my father’s only
child. someday I will
own everything that he
has and then I will give
back to you everything
my father has taken.

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As they were speaking, one of the At that moment, duke Frederick
duke’s servants came up to the and several other men drew
young ladies. near.

Are you staying for let us Hello, girls. Yes, if we
the wrestling match? stay, have you come may.
The duke’s wrestler has Rosalind. to see the
already won against wrestling?
three young men. he will
soon take on another.

You may be sorry. We will try.
charles could kill
this next man.
maybe you can get
him to give up.

14

So Rosalind and celia spoke to You are too Let us ask the
orlando. young. He duke to call off
might hurt this match!
you badly!
Are you the young Yes, I am.
man who wants to and perhaps
fight charles, the I can win
wrestler? against him.

I must fight him. I wish I could
still, I hope your make you
good wishes will stronger! But
stay with me. I have good luck Any-
no one else who way.
cares.

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With the good wishes of
Rosalind and celia in his
heart, orlando began his
fight with charles.

To everyone’s surprise, orlando No more, no more! stop the
threw charles so hard that he fight! the young man has won!
could not get up again. the match
had lasted only a few moments.

16

What is your Orlando. I am the young- You father was my enemy. but
name, lad? est son of sir rowland you are a brave young man
de boys. just the same.

Saying this, Duke Frederick turned and Before orlando could thank
left. but celia and Rosalind stayed to them, celia and Rosalind
speak to the young man. walked away.

And I am My own father I could not answer the
sorry for my loved your father young lady who gave me
father’s bad dearly. please this chain. I am afraid I have
manners! take this chain and fallen in love with her!
wear it for me!

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Just then one of the servants But lately Duke Thank you
walked by. Orlando spoke to him. frederick has for your
grown angry with help.
Which of those The smaller one Rosalind because
two young is his daughter the people love
ladies is the celia. The other her. I am sure he
daughter of is Rosalind, will take it out
duke Frederick? daughter of the on her somehow.
banished* duke.

Meanwhile, Rosalind My father loved It looks to me
had also fallen in love that young man’s as if you do too!
with Orlando. Later, father dearly.
when the two girls were
alone, Rosalind spoke
to celia about him.

* sent away, never to return

18

Just then Duke Frederick stormed I do not trust you! He is no
into the room. you are a traitor* traitor, sir,
like your father! and neither
am I!
You must leave Me, Uncle
here at once, what have
Rosalind! You will I done?
be put to death if
you stay!

At this, celia You must not do this, You are a fool, Celia!
spoke up. Father. we are like As for you, Rosalind,
sisters. I cannot live leave at once!
without her!

* someone who gives his country’s secrets to an enemy

When the duke had As You Like It 19
gone, Celia spoke to
Rosalind. You will not leave
here alone, Rosalind.
I am going with you.
Together we will find
your father in the
forest of Arden!

Quickly, the girls got ready to And my name will no longer be
leave. Rosalind dressed up as a Celia, but Aliena.** Let us take my
man so that she and Celia could father’s clown with us. He will come
travel more safely. if I ask him.

What shall I will be
I call you? Ganymede.*

* a name used in many Greek legends
** This name means someone who has gone away from his native land.

20

While these things were happening, the older duke, Rosalind’s father,
was living in the forest of Arden. Several friends were with him.

At least these I am glad that you
woods are safer can be happy here.
than the court of
Duke Frederick.

The only thing I I know. your Take me to him. jaques
don’t like is to friend Jaques is one of those
kill the animals weeps over every people who enjoys
in this forest fallen deer. being sad.
for our food.

Meanwhile, Duke Frederick learned that Celia As You Like It 21
had left with Rosalind.
Send for Oliver, the
Someone in my court Sir, your clown has wrestler’s brother.
must have known gone away too! And I’ll make him tell us
about this! one of the court where they are!
ladies thinks that the
young wrestler who
fought here may be
with them as well!

Orlando of course, was not I have a little Very well,
with the girls. But as he returned money, saved from faithful
home, the servant Adam came out when I worked for friend. we
to meet him. your father. please will go
take it. . . together.
You must leave here at and take me with
once, young master! you, too! I don’t
Your brother wants to want to stay here
have you killed! any longer.

22

By this time, after a long journey, As they stood talking, two shep-
Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone herdS* passed by. touchstone
the clown arrived at the forest called to them.
of Arden.
Halloo. Is there a place
If I were not Home seemed shepherds. nearby where
dressed like a better than we can find
man, I would cry this place. food and a
like a woman. But travel- place to sleep?
But we must be ers must
brave, Aliena. take what
they find.

I have nothing, sir, and But his land, his That sounds like the
my master will not help cottage, and very thing for us.
anyone. his sheep are please buy everything,
for sale. and we will repay you.

Then you can be our shepherd,
and we will pay you well.

* people who take care of sheep

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Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, But I think Well, I’ll
some of the duke’s men found jaques. I’ll try to go back to
get some the duke.
We have been I have spent all sleep right our meal
looking for you day hiding from the now. is ready.
all day. Come, it duke. He likes to
is time to eat. tease me.

At that moment Dear master, I can go Then wait here and
orlando and the no farther. I am too rest while I go for-
servant Adam had tired and too hungry. ward and see what I
just reached the can find in this wild
forest. place. I will search
for food and a
place for you to
sleep.

24 I’m not sure that he
will come.
Not far away, the
duke and his men Go back and bring
waited for jaques. him here.

Just then jaques appeared. He While jaques was speaking,
was very excited. Orlando suddenly appeared.

I just met a fool in But who is this?
the forest. He was
wearing a clown
costume and he
told me the time
from a sundial*
that he carried.

* a circular instrument like a clock face with numbered hours around its edge and a small stick or
shaft in the center; when the sun shines, the shadow of the shaft falls on the correct hour

As You Like It 25

Stop! Eat no
more! I need
some food!

Then we shall help you. We I am very
are more pleased by gentle sorry, but I am
manners than by force! almost dying
of hunger.

Sit down then. Welcome Thank you. But I must Go, then. We will wait
to our table. first bring back the to eat until you both
tired old man who return.
has followed me so
faithfully.

26 Yes, we are all like
actors. And the life of
You see, men, we are not every man has seven
the only people who have different ages.
suffered. This world is like
a great stage with many
different stories taking
place upon it.

First he is a baby.

And then a
schoolboy.

Next he is a
young man who
falls in love.

Soon he is a
soldier.

Later he is a
man who looks
very wise and
seems to know
all the answers.

By this time he
has begun to
get old, and
soon he is an
old, old man
helpless again,
like a baby.

As You Like It 27

Just as Jaques Welcome! set down I thank It’s just
finished, Or- your faithful old you most as well. I
lando returned friend and let us for him. am almost
with Adam. all begin to eat. too tired
to thank
you for
myself.

Later, as they ate, Orlando And you, old man, are as welcome
spoke with the duke. when they as your master! give me your hand
were finished, the duke turned to in friendship.
him.

And now, young man, if you are
truly sir Rowland’s son, you
are indeed most welcome. I
HAVE always liked your father!

28 You say you haven’t
seen your brother
Meanwhile, back at duke Frederick’s since the day of the
court, Oliver had arrived at the wrestling match?
duke’s orders.

Then find him. Bring I will, sir. I Then you’re worse
Orlando to me, dead never loved my than I thought, But
or alive, or I will take brother! you’d better find him
everything you own away for me! He may Know
from you. where my daughter is!

Meanwhile, Orlando As You Like It 29
and Adam continued
to live with the old O Rosalind! I shall
duke and his men in hang a poem about
the forest. during my love for you
this time Orlando from every tree in
thought only of the forest.
Rosalind.

As Orlando ran off, touchstone, I am only a poor shepherd
the clown, drew near with the and I must work hard. But I
old shepherd. couldn’t ask for a better
life!
How do you like It is a good
this simple life, life. . . for a
Touchstone? shepherd. But
I am used to
the gentle
manners of
the court.

30 “Let no face be kept in
mind, But the beautiful
Here comes young face of Rosalind.”
Master Ganymede, my
new mistress’ brother.

Silly poems Oh, be quiet, CLOWN- All the trees Come, shepherd,
are made I found this poem are filled with let’s leave. I don’t
up by silly hanging from a tree. love poems to like the poetry
people! My sister seems to Rosalind! that is growing on
have found one too! these trees!

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Do you know If you know, He wears a golden Who is it?
who wrote tell me! chain around his
these? neck that you
once wore.

Why, young Orlando, Orlando? How does it happen that he
who won the wrestling is here? How does he look?
match and your heart Have you spoken with him?
at the same time. answer me!

32 Quiet! Here he
comes!
Does he know that I
am in the forest? And
dressed like a man?

And then I wish you would stop You should stop
Orlando putting those LOVE reading them. They are
and Jaques songs all over this not meant for you!
walked beautiful forest!
almost to
the spot
where the
girls were
standing,
hidden by a
tree.

Is Rosalind the name Yes, now leave
of your true love? me and let me
stay and think
of her!

As You Like It 33

As Jaques left, Rosalind, still You there. What There’s no
dressed as Ganymede, stepped time is it? clock in the
out from behind a tree. forest!

Well, there is someone here who I live here with this shepherdess,*
is keeping time like a clock. Every my sister. If i could find the man
minute he hangs up a new poem to who is hanging these poems all
his lady. over our forest, I would give him
some advice.**

* a young girl who takes care of sheep
** help, suggestions

34 Love is a madness which I
have cured before. I think
I am he. what I can help you.
can you tell
me?

How? With another man I teased him until he couldn’t
I pretended to be stand her anymore. it worked!
the lady he loved.

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You couldn’t Oh yes I can! All right. I’ll take you
cure me! you shall call where do you there now. will
me Rosalind and live? you come?
come to woo*
me every day.

I will, with No, you must call
all my heart, me Rosalind! Come,
good lad. sister, let us all
go there together.

* court, pay attention to

36

And so the time passed while Rosalind, dressed as Ganymede,
pretended to cure Orlando of his love. Then one day Orlando was
late.

Don’t say a word, Men do not
or I’ll cry. cry, Ganymede.

But why did It may be that Yes. I met my father yesterday. He
he promise he he is not a true didn’t know me, and he asked who
would come this lover. Did you my parents were. I answered that
morning—and know that he my father was as good a man
then not come? lives here with as he. But why talk of fathers?
your father Where is Orlando?
and his men?

As You Like It 37

But Rosalind was not the only Sweet Phebe, I don’t want
unhappy loveR. at that moment, please do not to hurt you,
Corin, the old shepherd, came up push me away. I Silvius. I just
to them with a sad story. would die for don’t want to
your love. be near you.
Mistress and master,
come with me to see a
poor shepherd whose
lady does not love
him.

Rosalind felt sorry You foolish shepherd,
for the shepherd and why do you follow her
stepped forward. around like that? She
isn’t that pretty. And
you, shepherdess, you
should be giving thanks
for a good man’s love.

38

But Phebe was more interested in Dear lady, don’t start
“Ganymede” than by his words. falling in love with me. I
don’t like you at all! Come,
Sweet youth,* Sister.
I would rather
hear you scold
me than hear
this shepherd’s
words of love!

So Ganymede and aliena left. But Then phebe wrote a letter of love
phebe did not intend** to give up. to Ganymede.

Silvius, since you Take this to that
speak of love so rude young man. I’m
well, I will use telling him what bad
you to help me manners he has!
now.

* young man
** plan, mean to do something

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Later, still waiting for I hear that you are Yes, I am. I like
Orlando, Rosalind spoke a very sad man. sadness better
with Jaques. than laughter.

I grow sad when I think You probably Yes, that is true. I
of all my travels. sold all your have paid a high price
lands in order to for my travels.
visit other men’s
Lands.

40 Good day, Now that the Farewell
dear Rosalind. poet is here, traveler! And
Just then Or- I must leave. where have
lando arrived. you been,
Rosalind was Orlando?
angry with him
for being late.

My fair A true lover Pardon me, No, you’re
Rosalind, I would not be dear Rosalind. much too
am only an even a minute late! I would
hour late. late! rather be
courted by a
snail!

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But Rosalind’s love for Orlando would Then love me, I will,
not allow her to stay angry. Rosalind. every
day.

But now that you’re
here, my anger is
fading away and
I am in a holiday
mood. Ask me
whatever you like.

And will you Yes, I Orlando wanted to play their game
marry me? will. through to the end.

Aliena, I don’t
marry us. know the
words.

You begin with, “will
you, Orlando, take
Rosalind for your
wife?”

42

And so Orlando Will you, Orlando, I will.
and Rosalind take Rosalind for
pretended to be your wife?
married. Celia was
the preacher.

But the pretend marriage was not If you come one minute
enough for Rosalind. She wanted to late, I will say you are not
keep Orlando near her forever. worthy* of the lady you call
Rosalind!

Now I must go and Do not be late!
dine with the duke. Otherwise I will
I shall return by truly think you
two O’clock. are a promise-
breaker.

* not good enough for

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When Orlando had left, Celia spoke roughly I cannot bear to be
to Rosalind. out of his sight! I’ll go
and find a tree to sit
You have let this game Oh no, cousin! If under until he returns.
go too far! you only knew
how much I love
him!

But two hours It is after two Maybe he went to
passed, and O’clock! where take a nap after
Orlando did could he be? dinner.
not return.

44 Fair youth, my
gentle phebe
Later Silvius asked me to
came by to see bring you this
Ganymede. letter.

She calls me proud I don’t know
and rude and says anything about
she could never it. Phebe wrote
love me! Did you it.
write this?

Poor shepherd, you have Oh, you poor Go back and tell
been tricked! phebe shepherd! phebe that if she
really sent you to carry loves me, I order
a love letter to me! her to love you!

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When Silvius had gone, more time Orlando asked me to bring
passed, and still Orlando did not this bloody handkerchief to
appear. But his brother Oliver came the boy he calls Rosalind.
by. Rosalind and Celia, of course,
did not know WHO he was.

Good morning. I seek You have
a young man and his found them.
sister who live near
here.

I must tell you about “On his way here, Orlando saw a
myself and why I have ragged man sleeping under a tree.
brought this to you! A snake lay coiled* Close to his
neck, ready to strike.”

* wound together like a rope

46 “Just then a lioness*
attacked, and Orlando
“Though he saw that drove her off with his
this man was his evil bare hands. His arm
brother, Orlando was clawed and he
drove away the lost some blood, but
snake to save his he will soon be all
brother’s life!” right again.”

“Orlando took me, his Yes, I am Orlando’s older
evil brother, to the brother Oliver who once
duke, who welcomed mistreated** him. But now I
me and gave me fresh am a changed man.
clothing. Then ORLANDO
sent me to tell you the
story. He wanted you to
forgive him for being
late.”

* female lion
** harmed, treated badly

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Why, Ganymede! Well, some Come, young That is so, I
He’s fainted! people faint man. You’re not admit.*
when they as strong as a
see blood. man should be!

Be sure you tell Come, let’s And I must
your brother how go home, take Rosalind’s
well I pretended brother. message to
to faint. orlando.

yes, please do.

* agree, say something is so

48

Not long afterward, Oliver shared a I am going to give you our
secret with his brother. father’s house and lands.
I will marry aliena and live
Can it be that It’s true. I here as a shepherd.
you are so love Aliena.
much in love
already?

Just then Rosalind Hello, my My greater hurt
came by, still dressed friends. I hear was done by a
as Ganymede. you were hurt by lady.
a lion, Orlando.

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Oh, yes your He told me even I Know. your brother and my sister
Rosalind. better things no sooner met but they fell in
And did your than that. Oliver love.
brother tell loves Aliena.
you of my
pretended
faint?

They shall
be married
tomorrow.
At least my
brother will be
happy. I wish I
Could be.

50 No, I can’t Hearing this, Rosalind Suddenly
pretend any got another idea.
Then tomorrow longer.
I cannot play Look, when I was very young, I
Rosalind for worked with a good magician* and
you? I know his secrets. Since you are
so in love with Rosalind, You will
marry her at the same time your
brother marries Aliena!

Just then Silvius Young man, you were Do you mean it?
and phebe arrived. wrong to show Silvius That’s wonderful!
the love letter that I
wrote to you! I care not what you
think. you have your
faithful shepherd. You
should love him, not
me!

* one who performs magic tricks