How we cite our quotes:
Quote #7
VINDICE
So, so, now nine years' vengeance crowd into a minute!(3.5.124)
Who's overindulging? Vengeance is a sin in Christian theology, so Vindice may not be as squeaky clean as he'd like to think.
Quote #8
DUKE
In gravest looks the greatest faults seem less:
Give me that sin that's robed in holiness.(3.5.142-143)
Huh? What does this mean? Apparently the Duke finds some comfort in hypocrisy. Sounds like he likes to cheat with women who seem religious, because then he doesn't feel as guilty. Something seems wrong about this…
Quote #9
VINDICE
[Aside] Has not heaven an ear? is all the lightning wasted?(4.2.176)
Vindice loves him some special effects. He wants thunder and lightning to smite sinners, literally—in this case, Lussurioso. And the play may be on his side. That comet appearing right before everything goes haywire for Lussurioso sure is suspicious . . .