Question

Below are some lines from some of William Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, written in early modern english. Translate each sentence into Modern English, as we might speak it today.

1. “What is best, that best I wish in thee.” Troilus & C, Act II, Sc.2
2. “Safe may’st thou wander, safe return again” Cymbeline, Act II, Sc.5
3. “Give me thy hand, ‘tis late, farewell, goodnight” Romeo & Juliet, Act III, Sc. 3
4. “Have more than though showest; speak less than thou knowest; lend less than thou owest” K Lear, Act I, Sc.4
5. “Thy glass will show thee how thy beauties wear, thy dial how thy precious minutes waste.” Sonnet 77

Answer 1

"Safe may'st thou wander, safe return again!" Cymbeline, Act iii, Sc.5

I hope you walk  safely so that you return safely.

"Give me thy hand, 'tis late; farewell, good night." Rom & Jul, Act iii, Sc.3

Its late so give farewell me with your hand good night.

"Have more than though showest; speak less than thou knowest; lend less than thou owest." K Lear, Act i, Sc.

Have more then what you show.  Speak less then what you know. Lend less then what you own. 

"Thy glass will show thee how thy beauties wear, thy dial how thy precious minutes waste."

Sonnet 77

the glass will show you how beautiful you are, the dial shows the precious minutes that get wasted.