The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 02 by John Dryden
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_Isa_. Spare him not, Burr.
_Const_. Fear him not, servant. _Fail_. Oh, oh! would nobody were on my side! here I am praised, I vow to gad, into all the colours of the rainbow. _Const_. But remember 'tis for me. _Burr_. As you like this, proceed, sir; but, come not near me to-night, while I'm in wrath. [_Exeunt_ BURR _and_ TIMOROUS. _Const_. Come, sir; how fare you after your sore trial? You bore it with a most heroic patience. _Isa._ Brave man at arms, but weak to Balthazar[A]! [Footnote A: Alluding to the old play of Hieronymo.] _Fail_. I hope to gad, madam, you'll consider the merit of my sufferings. I would not have been beaten thus, but to obey that person in the world-- _Const_. Heaven reward you for't; I never shall. _Fail_. How, madam! _Isa_. Art thou such an ass, as not to perceive thou art abused? |
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