Sir John Oldcastle by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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Paltry, paltry! in and out, to and fro, upon occasion I
have ten thousand pound to spend, and ten too. And rather than the Bishop shall have his will of me for my conscience, it shall out all. Flame and flax, flame and flax! it was got with water and malt, and it shall fly with fire and gun powder. Sir Roger, a cart load of money till the axetree crack, my self and my men in Ficket field on Friday next: remember my Knighthood, and my place. There's my hand; I'll be there. [Exit.] ACTON. See what Ambition may persuade men to, In hope of honor he will spend himself. BOURNE. I never thought a Brewer half so rich. BEVERLY. Was never bankerout Brewer yet but one, With using too much malt, too little water. ACTON. That's no fault in Brewers now-adays. Come, away, about our business. [Exeunt.] |
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