The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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him to practise: 'Twas certainly an enemy, who came to take your
sleeping life; but thus to leave unfinished the design, proclaims the act no Dutchman's. _Tow_ That time will best discover; I'll think no further of it. _Beam._ I confess you have more pleasing thoughts to employ your mind at present; I left your bride just ready for the temple, and came to call you to her. _Tow._ I'll straight attend you thither. _Enter_ HARMAN _Sen._ FISCAL, _and_ VAN HERRING. _Fisc._ Remember, sir, what I advised you; you must seemingly make up the business. [_To_ HAR. _Sen._ _Har. Sen._ I warrant you.--What, my brave bonny bridegroom, not yet dressed? You are a lazy lover; I must chide you. [_To_ TOWERSON. _Tow._ I was just preparing. _Har. Sen._ I must prevent part of the ceremony: You thought to go to her; she is by this time at the castle, where she is invited with our common friends; for you shall give me leave, if you so please, to entertain you both. _Tow._ I have some reasons, why I must refuse the honour you intend me. |
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