The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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_Evad_. So, leave me now. _Dula_. Nay, we must see you laid. _Asp_. Madam good night, may all the marriage joys That longing Maids imagine in their beds, Prove so unto you; may no discontent Grow 'twixt your Love and you; but if there do, Enquire of me, and I will guide your moan, Teach you an artificial way to grieve, To keep your sorrow waking; love your Lord No worse than I; but if you love so well, Alas, you may displease him, so did I. This is the last time you shall look on me: Ladies farewel; as soon as I am dead, Come all and watch one night about my Hearse; Bring each a mournful story and a tear To offer at it when I go to earth: With flattering Ivie clasp my Coffin round, Write on my brow my fortune, let my Bier Be born by Virgins that shall sing by course The truth of maids and perjuries of men. _Evad_. Alas, I pity thee. [_Exit Evadne_. _Omnes_. Madam, goodnight. _1 Lady_. Come, we'l let in the Bridegroom. |
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