The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown
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FRANCES.
But, Tom, must I go as I do now when I am married? CIVET. No, Frances, I'll have thee go like a Citizen In a garded gown, and a French-hood. FRANCES. By my troth, that will be excellent indeed. DELIA. Brother, maintain your wife to your estate: Apparel you yourself like to your father, And let her go like to your ancient mother. He sparing got his wealth, left it to you; Brother, take heed of pride, it soon bids thrift adieu. CIVET. So as my father and my mother went! that's a jest indeed: why she went in a fringed gown, a single ruffle, and a white cap; and my father in a mocado coat, a pair of red satin sleeves, and a canvas back. DELIA. And yet his wealth was all as much as yours, CIVET. My estate, my estate, I thank God, is forty pound a year, in good leases and tenements, besides twenty mark a year at cuckolds-haven, and that comes to us |
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