Procrastination.

Heaven witness I have been to you [a true and humble wife.] Henry VIII. Act II. Scene 4.

Gentle lady, When first I did impart my love to you, I freely told you all the wealth I had. Merchant of Venice, Act III. Scene 2.

[The leisure and the fearful time] Cuts off [the ceremonious] vows of love, And ample interchange of sweet discourse, Which so long sunder’d friends should dwell upon. Richard III. Act V. Scene 3.

I know thee not, old man; fall to thy prayers. 2 Henry IV. Act V. Scene 5.

Farewell, Thou pure impiety [and] impious purity; For thee I’ll lock up all the gates of love. Much Ado about Nothing, Act IV. Scene 1.

TALE IV.