The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 02 by John Dryden
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_Tim_. to _Trice_. But then you must speak for me, Mr Trice: and you too, my lord. _Non_. If you deny't again, I'll beat you; look to't, boy. _Trice_. Come on; I'll make the bargain. _Isa_. You were ever good in a flesh-market. _Trice_. Come, you little harlotry; what satisfaction can you give me for running away before the ruffs came in? _Const_. Why, I left you to 'em, that ever invite your own belly to the greatest part of all your feasts. _Trice_. I have brought you a knight here, huswife, with a plentiful fortune to furnish out a table; and what would you more? Would you be an angel in heaven? _Isa_. Your mind's ever upon your belly. _Trice_. No: 'tis sometimes upon yours: But, what say'st thou to sir Timorous, little Constance? _Const_. Would you have me married to that king Midas's face? _Trice_. Midas me no Midas; he's a wit; he understands eating and drinking well: _Poeta coquus_, the heathen philosopher could tell you that. |
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