Read the extract below and answer the question: ...... Lady, you are the cruell'st she alive if you will lead these graces to the grave And leave the world ...

In the last line of the extract, the word "copy" alludes to a child. The speaker is addressing a lady and accusing her of being cruel for not having children. In this context, "copy" means a copy or reproduction of herself, which is what a child would be. The speaker is essentially saying that if the lady does not have children, she will be depriving the world of a copy of herself, or an offspring that is like her. Therefore, the word "copy" in this context is a metaphor for a child.