Cynthia's Revels by Ben Jonson
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HED. And then I have a salutation will nick all, by this caper: hay! ANA. How is that? HED. You know I call madam Philautia, my Honour; and she calls me her Ambition. Now, when I meet her in the presence anon, I will come to her, and say, "Sweet Honour, I have hitherto contented my sense with the lilies of your hand; but now I will taste the roses of your lip"; and, withal, kiss her: to which she cannot but blushing answer, "Nay now you are too ambitious." And then do I reply: "I cannot be too Ambitious of Honour, sweet lady." Will't not be good? ha? ha? ANA. O, assure your soul. HED. By heaven, I think 'twill be excellent: and a very politic achievement of a kiss. ANA. I have thought upon one for Moria of a sudden too, if it take. HED. What is't, my dear Invention? ANA. Marry, I will come to her, (and she always wears a muff, if you be remembered,) and I will tell her, "Madam your whole self cannot but be perfectly wise; for your hands have wit enough to keep themselves warm." HED. Now, before Jove, admirable! [GELAIA LAUGHS.] Look, thy page |
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