The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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_Driver_, after a while, a Miss has as painful a Life as a Wife; our
Men drink, stay out late, and whore, like any Husbands. _Driv_. But I hope in the Lord, Mrs. _Flauntit_, yours is no such Man; I never saw him, but I have heard he's under decent Correction. _Flaunt_. Thou art mistaken, _Driver_, I can keep him within no moderate Bounds without Blows; but for his filthy Custom of Wenching, I have almost broke him of that--but prithee, _Driver_, who are these Gentlemen? _Driv_. Truly, I know not; but they are young, and fine as Princes: two of 'em were disguis'd in masking Habits last Night, but they have sent 'em away this Morning, and they are free as Emperors--One of 'em has lost a Thousand Pound at Play, and never repin'd at it; one's a Knight, and I believe his Courage is cool'd, for he has ferreted my Maids over and over to Night--But 'tis the fine, young, handsom Squire that I design you for. _Flaunt_. No matter for his Handsomness, let me have him that has most Money. [_Exeunt_. SCENE III. _Another Chamber in the Brothel, a Table with Box and Dice_. _Enter_ Bellmour, _Sir_ Timothy, Sham _and_ Sharp. |
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