The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 07 by John Dryden
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Shine through my cares, and make my crown sit easy.
_Mar._ O never, sir. _King._ What said you, Marmoutiere? Why dost thou turn thy beauties into frowns? _Mar._ You know, sir, 'tis impossible; no more. _King._ No more?--and with that stern resolved behaviour? By heaven! were I a dying, and the priest Should urge my last confession, I'd cry out, Oh Marmoutiere! and yet thou say'st,--No more! _Mar._ 'Tis well, sir; I have lost my aim, farewell. _King._ Come back! O stay, my life flows after you. _Mar._ No, sir, I find I am a trouble to you; You will not hear my suit. _King._ You cannot go, You shall not.--O your suit, I kneel to grant it; I beg you take whatever you demand. _Mar._ Then, sir, thus low, or prostrate if you please, Let me intreat for Guise. _King._ Ha, madam, what! For Guise; for Guise! that stubborn arrogant rebel, |
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