Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (1 of 10) - the Custom of the Country by John Fletcher;Francis Beaumont
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This Rogue breaks young wenches to the Saddle,
And teaches them to stumble ever after; That he should have her? for my Brother now That is a handsome young fellow; and well thought on, And will deal tenderly in the business; Or for my self that have a reputation, And have studied the conclusions of these causes, And know the perfect manage, I'le tell you old Sir, If I should call you wise Sir, I should bely you, This thing, you study to betray your child to, This Maiden-monger. When you have done your best, And think you have fixt her in the point of honour, Who do you think you have tyed her to? a Surgeon, I must confess an excellent dissector, One that has cut up more young tender Lamb-pies-- _Char_. What I spake Gentlemen, was meer compulsion, No Fathers free-will, nor did I touch your person With any edge of spight; or strain your loves With any base, or hir'd perswasions; Witness these tears, how well I wisht your fortunes. [_Exit._ _Rut_. There's some grace in thee yet, you are determined To marry this Count, Lady. _Zen_. Marry him _Rutilio_? _Rut_. Marry him, and lye with him I mean. _Zen_. You cannot mean that, |
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