Fair Em by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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page 25 of 88 (28%)
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EM. In deed my Manvile hath some cause to doubt, When such a Swain is rival in his love! MANVILE. Ah, Em, were he the man that causeth this mistrust, I should esteem of thee as at the first. EM. But is my love in earnest all this while? MANVILE. Believe me, Em, it is not time to jest, When others joys, what lately I possest. EM. If touching love my Manvile charge me thus, Unkindly must I take it at his hands, For that my conscience clears me of offence. MANVILE. Ah, impudent and shameless in thy ill, That with thy cunning and defraudful tongue Seeks to delude the honest meaning mind! Was never heard in Manchester before Of truer love then hath been betwixt twain: And for my part how I have hazarded Displeasure of my father and my friends, Thy self can witness. Yet notwithstanding this, |
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