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Hamlet's Soliloquy: Now might I do it pat, now he is praying (3.3.77-100)

And how his audit stands who knows save heaven? (86)

audit ] Final account of one's life.
When Claudius stands in judgment before God, will He find Claudius worthy of heaven or deserving of hell?

save ] but.

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