The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown
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Goes very seldom in a chain of gold,
Keeps a small train of servants: hath few friends.-- And for this wild oats here, young Flowerdale, I will not judge: God can work miracles, But he were better make a hundred new, Then thee a thrifty and an honest one. WEATHERCOCK. Believe me, he hath bit you there, he hath touched you to the quick, that hath he. FLOWERDALE. Woodcock a my side! why, master Weathercock, you know I am honest, however trifles-- WEATHERCOCK. Now, by my troth, I know no otherwise. O your old mother was a dame indeed: Heaven hath her soul, and my wives too, I trust: And your good father, honest gentleman, He is gone a Journey, as I hear, far hence. FLOWERDALE. Aye, God be praised, he is far enough. He is gone a pilgrimage to Paradice, And left me to cut a caper against care. Lucy, look on me that am as light as air. LUCY. Yfaith, I like not shadows, bubbles, breath |
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