The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 by John Dryden
page 57 of 643 (08%)
page 57 of 643 (08%)
|
_Gerv._ Let me come to't; I'll break it open, and you may take out your writings. _Limb._ That's true: 'Tis but reasonable it should be broken open. _Trick._ Then I may be bound to make good the loss. _Limb._ 'Tis unreasonable it should be broken open. _Aldo._ Before George, Gervase and I will carry it away; and a smith shall be sent for to my daughter Pleasance's chamber, to open it without damage. _Limb._ Why, who says against it? Let it be carried; I'm all for reason. _Trick._ Hold; I say it shall not stir. _Aldo._ What? every one must have their own; _Fiat justitia, aut ruat mundus._ _Limb._ Ay, _fiat justitia,_ Pug: She must have her own; for _justitia_ is Latin for justice. [ALDO _and_ GERV. _lift at it._ _Aldo._ I think the devil's in't. _Gerv._ There's somewhat bounces, like him, in't. 'Tis plaguy heavy; but we'll take t'other heave. |
|