English

Mireya Duffy

27 January, 07:04

Hamlet: ... that's the French bet against the Danish. Why is this 'imponed,' as you call it?

Osric: The king, sir, hath laid, that in a dozen passes between yourself and him [Laertes], 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.

Hamlet: How if I answer no?

Osric: I mean, my lord, the opposition of your person in trial.

What is the topic of the passage?

a game between the French and Hamlet

a wager between Osric and Hamlet

a fight between Claudius and Hamlet

a duel between Laertes and Hamlet