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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 by Various
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That keeps no shop, nor is not public known:
At the two posts, next turning of the lane,
I saw her from a window looking out;
O, could you tell me how to come acquainted
With that sweet lass, you should command me, sir,
Even to the utmost of my life and power.

AMIN. _Dii boni, boni_! 'tis my love he means;
But I will keep it from this gentleman,
And so, I hope, make trial of my love. [_Aside_.]

Y. ART. If I obtain her, thou shalt win thereby
More than at this time I will promise thee.

AMIN. _Quando venis aput_, I shall have two horns on my _caput_.
[_Aside_.]

Y. ART. What, if her husband come and find one there?

AMIN. _Nuncquam time_, never fear,
She is unmarried, I swear.
But, if I help you to the deed,
_Tu vis narrare_ how you speed.

Y. ART. Tell how I speed? ay, sir, I will to you:
Then presently about it. Many thanks
For this great kindness, Sir Aminadab. [_Exit_.

AMIN. If my _puella_ prove a drab,
I'll be reveng'd on both: _ambo_ shall die;
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