"But what of that? Demetrius thinks not so;" How is this not 11 syllables? You have to twist Demetrius into 3 syllables instead of 4. Maybe I need a remedial course in what the hell a syllable is... edit - Same for "As he errs, doting on Hermia's eyes," ... I think they made up these rules as they went along.
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"But what of that? Demetrius thinks not so;"
How is this not 11 syllables? You have to twist Demetrius into 3 syllables instead of 4. Maybe I need a remedial course in what the hell a syllable is...
edit - Same for "As he errs, doting on Hermia's eyes," ... I think they made up these rules as they went along.