The Alchemist by Ben Jonson
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MAM. O but -- SUB. Why, this is covetise! MAM. No, I assure you, I shall employ it all in pious uses, Founding of colleges and grammar schools, Marrying young virgins, building hospitals, And now and then a church. [RE-ENTER FACE.] SUB. How now! FACE. Sir, please you, Shall I not change the filter? SUB. Marry, yes; And bring me the complexion of glass B. [EXIT FACE.] MAM. Have you another? SUB. Yes, son; were I assured -- Your piety were firm, we would not want The means to glorify it: but I hope the best. -- I mean to tinct C in sand-heat to-morrow, And give him imbibition. |
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