The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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_Sharp_. Faith, Sir, that's but a poor Revenge, and which every Footman
may take of his Lady, who has turn'd him away for filching--You know, Sir, Windows are frail, and will yield to the lusty Brickbats; 'tis an Act below a Gentleman. Sir _Tim_. That's all one, 'tis my Recreation; I serv'd a Woman so the other night, to whom my Mistress had a Pique. _Sham_. Ay, Sir, 'tis a Revenge fit only for a Whore to take--And the Affront you receiv'd to Night, was by mistake. Sir _Tim_. Mistake! how can that be? _Sham_. Why, Sir, did you not mind, that he that drew upon _Bellmour_, was in the same Dress with you. Sir _Tim_. How shou'd his be like mine? _Sham_. Why, by the same Chance, that yours was like his--I suppose sending to the Play-house for them, as we did, they happened to send him such another Habit, for they have many such for dancing Shepherds. Sir _Tim_. Well, I grant it a Mistake, and that shall reprieve the Windows. _Sharp_. Then, Sir, you shew'd so much Courage, that you may bless the Minute that forc'd you to fight. Sir _Tim_. Ay, but between you and I, 'twas well he kick'd me first, and made me angry, or I had been lustily swing'd, by Fortune--But thanks |
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