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Title: Hamlet
Words: 5354
Scene 1:
Bernardo relieves Francisco from his watch before the castle. Marcellus arrives with Horatio. Once Francisco has gone, Bernardo and Marcellus discuss with Horatio their encounter with the ghost the previous evening. Horatio is skeptical of their claims. The ghost appears and Horatio tries to question it. The ghost refuses to speak and departs. Marcellus asks why the watch is necessary. Horatio tells the story of how years ago, Old Hamlet defeated Old Fortinbras in battle, gaining from him certain lands. Young Fortinbras, who has yet to prove himself in battle, is disputing Denmark's claim to the land now that Old Hamlet is dead. Horatio theorizes that the appearance of the old king may be a portent of danger ahead. The ghost reappears but once more refuses to speak to Horatio, ...
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