Fair Em by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
page 38 of 88 (43%)
page 38 of 88 (43%)
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EM. Good sir, no more, it fits not me To have respect to such vain fantasies As idle love presents my ears withall. More reason I should ghostly give my self To sacred prayers for this my former sin, For which this plague is justly fallen upon me, Then to harken to the vanities of love. VALINGFORD. Yet, sweet Em, Accept this jewell at my hand, which I Bestowe on thee in token of my love. EM. A jewell, sir! what pleasure can I have In jewels, treasure, or any worldly thing That want my sight that should deserne thereof? Ah, sir, I must leave you: The pain of mine eyes is so extreme, I cannot long stay in a place. I take my leave. [Exit Em.] VALINGFORD. Zounds, what a cross is this to my conceit! But, Valingford, search the depth of this devise. Why may not this be fained subteltie, by Mountneys invention, to the intent that I seeing such occasion should leave off my suit and not any |
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