In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the speaker is Viola, who has just sent a ring to Cesario (her disguise as a page to Orsino). This occurs after Viola (as Cesario) has delivered a message of love from Orsino to Olivia. Olivia, in turn, gives Cesario a ring, asking him to return it to Cesario as a token of her affection.

Viola’s words here reflect her inner conflict and the uncertainty about her actions, especially regarding her feelings and the circumstances surrounding her disguise. The lines express her concern about the unfolding events and the fate that is leading her toward her eventual meeting with Orsino and Olivia.