The Love-chase by James Sheridan Knowles
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Woo her to go to church along with him,
And for my pains the privilege to take The second kiss? I'll take the second kiss, And first one too--and last! No man shall touch Her lips but me. I'll massacre the man That looks upon her! Yet what chance have I With lovers of the town, whose study 'tis To please your lady belles!--who dress, walk, talk, To hit their tastes--what chance, a country squire Like me? Yet your true fair, I have heard, prefers The man before his coat at any time; And such a one may neighbour Constance be. I'll show a limb with any of them! Silks I'll wear, nor keep my legs in cases more. I'll learn to dance town-dances, and frequent Their concerts! Die away at melting strains, Or seem to do so--far the easier thing, And as effective quite; leave naught undone To conquer neighbour Constance. [Enter LASH.] Lash. Sir. Wild. Well, sir? Lash. So please you, sir, your horse is at the door. Wild. Unsaddle him again and put him up. And, hark you, get a tailor for me, sir - |
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