The Beggar's Opera by John Gay
page 37 of 86 (43%)
page 37 of 86 (43%)
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JENNY. I never go to the Tavern with a Man, but in the View of
Business. I have other Hours, and other sort of Men for my Pleasure. But had I your Address, Madam MACHEATH. Have done with your Compliments, Ladies; and drink about: You are not so fond of me, Jenny, as you use to be. JENNY. 'Tis not convenient, Sir, to shew my Fondness among so many Rivals. 'Tis your own Choice, and not the Warmth of my Inclination that will determine you. AIR XXIII. All in a misty Morning, &c. Before the Barn-Door crowing, The Cock by Hens attended, His Eyes around him throwing, Stands for a while suspended. Then One he singles from the Crew, And cheers the happy Hen; With how do you do, and how do you do, And how do you do again. MACHEATH. Ah Jenny! thou art a dear Slut. JENNY. A Man of Courage should never put any thing to the Risk but his Life. These are the Tools of a Man of Honour. Cards and Dice are only fit for cowardly Cheats, who prey upon their Friends. [She takes up his Pistol. Tawdry takes up the other.] |
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