The False One by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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And tye him like a slave, to thy proud beauties?
To thy imperious looks? that Kings have follow'd Proud of their chains? have waited on? I shame Sir. [_Exit._ _Cæsar_. Alas thou art rather mad: take thy rest _Sceva_, Thy duty makes thee erre, but I forgive thee: Go, go I say, shew me no disobedience: 'Tis well, farewel, the day will break dear Lady, My Souldiers will come in; please you retire, And think upon your servant. _Cleo._ Pray you Sir, know me, And what I am. _Cæsar_. The greater, I more love ye, And you must know me too. _Cleo._ So far as modesty, And majesty gives leave Sir, ye are too violent. _Cæsar_. You are too cold to my desires. _Cleo._ Swear to me, And by your self (for I hold that oath sacred) You will right me as a Queen-- _Cæsar_. These lips be witness, And if I break that oath-- _Cleo._ You make me blush Sir, |
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