Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

What reason is given for arresting Pompey?

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In Act III, Scene II, the Duke upbraids Pompey for being a "bawd," meaning making his living off of money earned by prostitutes, and orders Elbow to take Pompey to prison right away.

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