The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster
page 46 of 172 (26%)
page 46 of 172 (26%)
|
BOSOLA. Poison'd! a Spanish fig
For the imputation! ANTONIO. Traitors are ever confident Till they are discover'd. There were jewels stol'n too: In my conceit, none are to be suspected More than yourself. BOSOLA. You are a false steward. ANTONIO. Saucy slave, I 'll pull thee up by the roots. BOSOLA. May be the ruin will crush you to pieces. ANTONIO. You are an impudent snake indeed, sir: Are you scarce warm, and do you show your sting? You libel<54> well, sir? BOSOLA. No, sir: copy it out, And I will set my hand to 't. ANTONIO. [Aside.] My nose bleeds. One that were superstitious would count This ominous, when it merely comes by chance. Two letters, that are wrought here for my name,<55> Are drown'd in blood! Mere accident.--For you, sir, I 'll take order I' the morn you shall be safe.--[Aside.] 'Tis that must colour Her lying-in.--Sir, this door you pass not: I do not hold it fit that you come near |
|