The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 07 by John Dryden
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_Mal._ And so, to make sure work on't, by consent Of Grillon, who is made their bawd,-- _Gui._ Away! _Mal._ She's lodged at court. _Gui._ 'Tis false, they do belie her. _Mal._ But, sir, I saw the apartment. _Gui._ What, at court? _Mal._ At court, and near the king; 'tis true, by heaven: I never play'd you foul, why should you doubt me? _Gui._ I would thou hadst, ere thus unmanned my heart! Blood, battles, fire, and death! I run, I run! With this last blow he drives me like a coward; Nay, let me never win a field again, If, with the thought of these irregular vapours, The blood ha'nt burst my lips. _Card._ Peace, brother. _Gui._ By heaven, I took thee for my soul's physician, And dost thou vomit me with this loathed peace? 'Tis contradiction: no, my peaceful brother, I'll meet him now, though fire-armed cherubins |
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