The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 02 by John Dryden
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I told him, if he expected happiness, he must meet me in a blind
alley, I nam'd to him, on the back side of Mr Trice's house, just at the close of evening; there he should be satisfied from whom he had his supplies of money. _Const_. And how did he receive the summons? _Set_. Like a bold Hector of Troy; without the least doubt or scruple: But, the jest on't was, he would needs believe that I was the devil. _Const_. Sure he was afraid to come then? _Set_. Quite contrary; he told me I need not be so shy, to acknowledge myself to him; he knew I was the devil; but he had learnt so much civility, as not to press his friend to a farther discovery than he was pleased. I should see I had to do with a gentleman; and any courtesy I should confer on him, he would not be unthankful; for he hated ingratitude of all things. _Const_. 'Twas well carried not to disabuse him: I laugh to think what sport I shall have anon, when I convince him of his lies, and let him know I was the devil, to whom he was beholden for his money: Go, Setstone; and in the same disguise be ready for him. [_Exit_ SETSTONE. _Isa_. How dare you trust this fellow? _Const_. I must trust some body: Gain has made him mine, and now fear will keep him faithful. |
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