The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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_Har. Sen._ Come, come, no more complaints; let us go in; I have ten rummers ready to the bride; as many times shall our guns discharge, to speak the general gladness of this day. I'll lead you, lady. [_Takes the Bride by the hand._ _Tow._ A heavy omen to my nuptials! My countrymen oppressed by sea and land, And I not able to redress the wrong, So weak are we, our enemies so strong. [_Exeunt._ ACT IV. SCENE I.--_A Wood._ _Enter_ HARMAN _Junior, and_ FISCAL, _with swords, and disguised in vizards._ _Har. Jun._ We are disguised enough; the evening now grows dusk.--I would the deed were done! _Enter_ PEREZ _with a Soldier, and overhears them._ _Fisc._ 'Twill now be suddenly, if we have courage in this wild woody walk, hot with the feast and plenteous bowls, the bridal company are walking to enjoy the cooling breeze; I spoke to Towerson, as I said I would, and on some private business of great moment, desired that he would leave the company, and meet me single here. |
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