The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster
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Though lust do mask in ne'er so strange disguise,
She 's oft found witty, but is never wise. [Exit.] Scene IV<60> [Enter] CARDINAL and JULIA CARDINAL. Sit: thou art my best of wishes. Prithee, tell me What trick didst thou invent to come to Rome Without thy husband? JULIA. Why, my lord, I told him I came to visit an old anchorite<61> Here for devotion. CARDINAL. Thou art a witty false one,-- I mean, to him. JULIA. You have prevail'd with me Beyond my strongest thoughts; I would not now Find you inconstant. CARDINAL. Do not put thyself To such a voluntary torture, which proceeds Out of your own guilt. JULIA. How, my lord! |
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