The False One by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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page 58 of 124 (46%)
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Thou most contemptible Slave.
_Sce._ Dog, mangy Mongrel, Thou murdring mischief, in the shape of Souldier To make all Souldiers hatefull; thou disease That nothing but the Gallows can give ease to.-- _Dol._ Thou art so impudent, that I admire thee, And know not what to say. _Sep._ I know your anger And why you prate thus: I have found your melancholy: Ye all want mony, and you are liberal Captains, And in this want will talk a little desperately: Here's gold, come share; I love a brave Commander: And be not peevish, do as _Cæsar_ does: He's merry with his wench now, be you jovial, And let's all laugh and drink: would he have partners? I do consider all your wants, and weigh 'em, He has the Mistris, you shall have the maids, I'le bring 'em to ye, to your arms. _Ant._ I blush, All over me, I blush, and sweat to hear him: Upon my conscience, if my arms were on now Through them I should blush too: pray ye let's be walking. _Sce._ Yes, yes: but e're we goe, I'le leave this lesson, And let him study it: first Rogue, then Pander, Next Devil that will be; get thee from mens presence, |
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