This is Part C of the director’s commentary on Twelfth Night Act 2, Scene 3. (A | B | C | D | E)
After Feste leaves, Toby asserts his righteousness, then tells Malvolio to busywork himself by polishing his chain with crumbs. This time, he asks Maria for wine, not Marian:
Toby: Th’art i’th right. Go sir, rub your Chain with crumbs. A stoop of wine, Maria.
Malvolio attempts to beseech Maria, wrongly believing her to be an ally. Except, Maria entertains Toby’s wish, giving him more wine, and thus Malvolio gives his threat.
Malvolio: Mistress Mary, if you priz’d my Lady’s favor at anything more than contempt, you would not give means for this uncivil rule. She shall know of it by this hand.
Malvolio exits via a quick door. Maria, quite shaken up by his threat, replies with fury:
Maria: Go shake your ears!
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