Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (1 of 10) - the Custom of the Country by John Fletcher;Francis Beaumont
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_Enter_ Clodio, _and_ Guard. _Clod_. Now is this tye dispatch'd? _Char_. I think it be Sir. _Clod_. And my bed ready? _Char_. There you may quickly find Sir, Such a loath'd preparation. _Clod_. Never grumble, Nor fling a discontent upon my pleasure, It must and shall be done: give me some wine, And fill it till it leap upon my lips: [_wine_ Here's to the foolish maidenhead you wot of, The toy I must take pains for. _Char_. I beseech your Lordship Load not a Fathers love. _Clod_. Pledge it _Charino_, Or by my life I'le make thee pledge thy last, And be sure she be a maid, a perfect Virgin, (I will not have my expectation dull'd) Or your old pate goes off. I am hot and fiery, And my bloud beats alarms through my body, And fancie high. You of my guard retire, And let me hear no noise about the lodging |
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