Sir Thomas More by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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[Exeunt More.]
I see the purpose of this gentleman Is but to check the folly of the Justice, For blaming others in a desperate case, Wherein himself may fall as soon as any. To save my life, it is a good adventure: Silence there, ho! now doth the Justice enter. [Enter Justice Suresby.] SURESBY. Now, sirrah, now, what is your will with me? Wilt thou discharge thy conscience like an honest man? What sayest to me, sirrah? be brief, be brief. LIFTER. As brief, sir, as I can.-- [Aside.] If ye stand fair, I will be brief anon. SURESBY. Speak out, and mumble not; what sayest thou, sirrah? LIFTER. Sir, I am charged, as God shall be my comfort, With more than's true. SURESBY. Sir, sir, ye are indeed, with more than's true, For you are flatly charged with felony; |
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