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excerpt from Act I, Scene 2, in Hamlet by William Shakespeare


In this excerpt, a friend tells Hamlet he saw the ghost of Hamlet's dead father.


Horatio

My lord, I think I saw him yesternight.


Hamlet

Saw who?


Horatio

My lord, the king your father.


Hamlet

The king my father!


Horatio

Season your admiration for awhile

With an attent ear, till I may deliver,

Upon the witness of these gentlemen,

This marvel to you.


Hamlet

For God's love let me hear.


admiration: amazement


What is the most likely meaning of the word season in this scene?


A.delight

Bflavor

Cpreserve

Dstrengthen