Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (2 of 10) - the Humourous Lieutenant by John Fletcher;Francis Beaumont
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_Leon._ I am ev'n right glad, Sir. For by my troth, I am now grown old with idleness; I hear we shall abroad, Sir. _Ant._ Yes, and presently, But who think you commands now? _Leon._ Who commands, Sir? Methinks mine eye should guide me: can there be (If you your self will spare him so much honour) Any found out to lead before your Armies, So full of faith, and fire, as brave _Demetrius_? King _Philips_ Son, at his years was an old Souldier, 'Tis time his Fortune be o' wing, high time, Sir, So many idle hours, as here he loyters, So many ever-living names he loses, I hope 'tis he. _Ant._ 'Tis he indeed, and nobly He shall set forward: draw you all those Garrisons Upon the frontiers as you pass: to those Joyn these in pay at home, our ancient souldiers, And as you go press all the Provinces. _Leo._ We shall not [need]; Believe, this hopefull Gentleman Can want no swords, nor honest hearts to follow him, We shall be full, no fear Sir. |
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