The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 by John Dryden
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_Wood._ Go, Gervase, and do as you are directed. [_Exit_ GER. _Saint._ In the first place, you must know, we are a company of ourselves, and expect you should live conformably and lovingly amongst us. _Wood._ There you have hit me. I am the most loving soul, and shall be conformable to all of you. _Saint._ And to me especially. Then, I hope, you are no keeper of late hours. _Wood._ No, no, my hours are very early; betwixt three and four in the morning, commonly. _Saint._ That must be amended; but, to remedy the inconvenience, I will myself sit up for you. I hope, you would not offer violence to me? _Wood._ I think I should not, if I were sober. _Saint._ Then, if you were overtaken, and should offer violence, and I consent not, you may do your filthy part, and I am blameless. _Wood._ [_Aside._] I think the devil's in her; she has given me the hint again.--Well, it shall go hard, but I will offer violence sometimes; will that content you? _Saint._ I have a cup of cordial water in my closet, which will help |
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