The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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_Nigh_. Oh! I could frown To see the day, the day that flings his light Upon my Kingdoms, and contemns old Night; Let him go on and flame, I hope to see Another wild-fire in his Axletree; And all false drencht; but I forgot, speak Queen. The day grows on I must no more be seen. _Cin_. Heave up thy drowsie head agen, and see A greater light, a greater Majestie, Between our sect and us; whip up thy team; The day breaks here, and you some flashing stream Shot from the South; say, which way wilt thou go? _Nigh_. I'le vanish into mists. [_Exeunt_. _Cin_. I into day. _[Finis Mask_. _King_. Take lights there Ladies, get the Bride to bed; We will not see you laid, good night _Amintor,_ We'l ease you of that tedious ceremony; Were it [my] case, I should think time run slow. If thou beest noble, youth, get me a boy, That may defend my Kingdom from my foes. _Amin_. All happiness to you. _King_. Good night _Melantius_. |
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