The Spanish Curate - A Comedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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And fairly he deserves it, He's a Royal Fellow: yet observes a mean In all his courses, careful too on whom He showers his bounties: he that's liberal To all alike, may do a good by chance, But never out of Judgment: This invites The prime men of the City to frequent All places he resorts to, and are happy In his sweet Converse. _Ars. Don Jamie_ the Brother To the Grandee _Don Henrique_, appears much taken With his behaviour. _Mil_. There is something more in't: He needs his Purse, and knows how to make use on't. 'Tis now in fashion for your _Don_, that's poor, To vow all Leagues of friendship with a Merchant That can supply his wants, and howsoe're _Don Jamie's_ noble born, his elder Brother _Don Henrique_ rich, and his Revenues long since Encreas'd by marrying with a wealthy Heir Call'd, Madam _Vi[o]lante_, he yet holds A hard hand o're _Jamie_, allowing him A bare annuity only. |
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