The Hunchback by James Sheridan Knowles
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That Master Walter was a worthy man,
Whose word would pass on 'change soon as his bond; A liberal man--for schemes of public good That sets down tens, where others units write; A charitable man--the good he does, That's told of, not the half; I never more Could see the hunch on Master Walter's back! Wal. You would not flatter a poor citizen? Clif. Indeed, I flatter not! Wal. I like your face - A frank and honest one! Your frame's well knit, Proportioned, shaped! Clif. Good sir! Wal. Your name is Clifford - Sir Thomas Clifford. Humph! You're not the heir Direct to the fair baronetcy? He That was, was drowned abroad. Am I not right? Your cousin, was't not?--so succeeded you To rank and wealth, your birth ne'er promised you. Clif. I see you know my history. Wal. I do. You're lucky who conjoin the benefits Of penury and abundance; for I know |
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