Wit Without Money - The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher by Francis Beaumont
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_Val._ A match then, lay me down fifty pounds there. _Unc._ There it is, Sir. _Val._ And on it write, that you are pleased to give this, as due unto my merit, without caution of land redeeming, tedious thanks, or thrift hereafter to be hoped for. _Unc._ How? [Luce _lays a Suit and Letter at the door._ _Val._ Without daring, when you are drunk, to relish of revilings, to which you are prone in Sack, Uncle. _Unc._ I thank you, Sir. _Lance._ Come, come away, let the young wanton play a while, away I say, Sir, let him go forward with his naked fashion, he will seek you too morrow; goodly weather, sultry hot, sultry, how I sweat! _Unc._ Farewel, Sir. [_Exeunt_ Uncle _and_ Lance. _Val._ Would I sweat too, I am monstrous vext, and cold too; and these are but thin pumps to walk the streets in; clothes I must get, this fashion will not fadge with me; besides, 'tis an ill winter wear,--What art thou? yes, they are clothes, and rich ones, some fool has left 'em: and if I should utter--what's this paper here? Let these be only worn by the most noble and deserving Gentleman _Valentine,_--dropt out o'th' clouds! I think they are full of gold too; well, I'le leave my wonder, and be warm again, in the next house I'le shift. [_Exit._ |
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