The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 02 by John Dryden
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_Const_. This is a fine secret. _Lov_. Why, then, if you will needs know, 'tis from the devil; I have money from him, what, and when I please. _Const_. Have you sealed a covenant, and given away your soul for money? _Lov_. No such thing intended on my part. _Const_. How then? _Lov_. I know not yet what conditions he'll propose. I should have spoke with him last night, but that a cross chance hindered it. _Const_. Well, my opinion is, some great lady, that is in love with you, supplies you still; and you tell me an incredible tale of the devil, merely to shadow your infidelity. _Lov_. Devise some means to try me. _Const_. I take you at your word. You shall swear freely to bestow on me whatever you shall gain this unknown way; and, for a proof, because you tell me you can have money, what, and when you please, bring me a hundred pounds ere night.--If I do marry him for a wit, I'll see what he can do; he shall have none from me. [_Aside_. _Lov_. You overjoy me, madam; you shall have it, an 'twere twice |
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