A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Various
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_Petron_. The cause is one of theirs and this man's Grace. I once was great in wavering smiles of Court; I fell, because I knew. Since have I given My time to my owne pleasures, and would now Advise thee, too, to meane and safe delights: The thigh's as soft the sheepes back covereth As that with crimson and with Gold adorn'd. Yet, cause I see that thy restraind desires Cannot their owne way choose, come thou with me; Perhaps He shew thee means of remedie. [_Exeunt_. (SCENE 2.) 1 _Rom_. Whither so fast, man? Whither so fast? 2 _Rom_. Whither but where your eares do lead you? To _Neros_ Triumphs and the shouts you heare. 1 _Rom_ Why? comes he crown'd with _Parthian_ overthrow And brings he _Volegesus_ with him chain'd? 2 _Rom_. _Parthian_ overthrowne! why he comes crownd For victories which never Roman wonne; For having Greece in her owne arts overthrowne, |
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