The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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_Enter_ PEREZ. Well said, in faith, old Devil! Let thee alone, when once a man is plotting villany, to find him a fit instrument. This Spanish captain, who commands our slaves, is bold enough, and is beside in want, and proud enough to think he merits wealth. _Per._ This Fiscal loves my wife; I am jealous of him, and yet must speak him fair to get my pay; O, there is the devil for a Castilian, to stoop to one of his own master's rebels, who has, or who designs to cuckold him.--[_Aside._]--[_To_ FISCAL.] I come to kiss your hand again, sir; six months I am in arrear; I must not starve, and Spaniards cannot beg. _Fisc._ I have been a better friend to you, than perhaps you think, captain. _Per._ I fear you have indeed. [_Aside._ _Fisc._ And faithfully solicited your business; send but your wife to-morrow morning early, the money shall be ready. _Per._ What if I come myself? _Fisc._ Why ye may have it, if you come yourself, captain; but in case your occasions should call you any other way, you dare trust her to receive it. _Per._ She has no skill in money. |
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