The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 02 by John Dryden
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_Const_. Since you are so flush, sir, you shall give me a locket of diamonds, of three hundred pounds. _Isa_. That was too severe; you know he has but two hundred and fifty pounds to bestow. [_To her. Lov_. Well, you shall have it, madam: But I cannot higgle; I know you'll say it did not cost above two hundred pieces. _Isa_. I'll be hanged if he does not present you with a parcel of melted flints set in gold, or Norfolk pebbles. _Lov_. Little gentlewoman, you are so keen--Madam, this night I have appointed business, to-morrow I'll wait upon you with it. [_Exit_ LOVEBY. _Isa_. By that time he has bought his locket, and paid his landlady, all his money will be gone. But do you mean to prosecute your plot to see him this evening? _Const_. Yes, and that very privately; if my father know it, I am undone. _Enter_ SETSTONE. _Isa_. I heard him say, this night he had appointed business. _Set_. Why, that was it, madam; according to your order, I put on a disguise, and found him in the Temple-walks: Having drawn him aside, |
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