Wit Without Money - The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher by Francis Beaumont
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another, and every way if one could perish my body, you'll bear the
blame on't; I am colder here, not a poor penny left. _Enter_ Uncle _with a Bag_. _Unc._ 'Thas taken rarely, and now he's flead he will be ruled. _Lan._ To him, tew him, abuse him, and nip him close. _Unc._. Why how now, Cousin, sunning your self this weather? _Val._ As you see, Sir, in a hot fit, I thank my friends. _Unc._ But Cousin, where are your Cloaths man? those are no inheritance, your scruple may compound with those I take it, this is no fashion, Cousin. _Val._ Not much followed, I must confess; yet Uncle I determine to try what may be done next Term. _Lance._ How came you thus, Sir, for you are strangely moved. _Val._ Rags, toys and trifles, fit only for those fools that first possessed 'em, a[n]d to those Knaves they are rendred. Freemen, Uncle, ought to appear like innocents, old _Adam_, a fair Fig-leaf sufficient. _Unc._ Take me with you, were these your friends, that clear'd you thus? _Val._ Hang friends, and even reckonings that make friends. |
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