Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (1 of 10) - the Custom of the Country by John Fletcher;Francis Beaumont
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I do not every day propound to women;
You are a prettie one; and though each hour I am glutted with the sacrifice of beautie, I may be brought, as you may handle it, To cast so good a grace and liking on you. You understand, come kiss me, and be joyfull, I give you leave. _Zen_. Faith Sir, 'twill not shew handsome; Our sex is blushing, full of fear, unskil'd too In these alarms. _Clod_. Learn then and be perfect. _Zen_. I do beseech your honour pardon me, And take some skilfull one can hold you play, I am a fool. _Clod_. I tell thee maid I love thee, Let that word make thee happie, so far love thee, That though I may enjoy thee without ceremony, I will descend so low, to marry thee, Me thinks I see the race that shall spring from us, Some Princes, some great Souldiers. _Zen_. I am afraid Your honour's couzen'd in this calculation; For certain, I shall ne're have a child by you. _Clod_. Why? |
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