The Poetaster by Ben Jonson
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Tib. O, most of all, lady.
Chloe. Nay, then I pray let him be invited: And what shall Crispinus be? Tib. Mercury, mistress Chloe. Chloe. Mercury! that's a poet, is it? Gal. No, lady, but somewhat inclining that way; he is a herald at arms. Chloe. A herald at arms! good; and Mercury! pretty: he has to do with Venus too? Tib. A little with her face, lady; or so. Chloe. 'Tis very well; pray let us go, I long to be at it. Cyth. Gentlemen, shall we pray your companies along? Cris. You shall not only pray, but prevail, lady.--Come, sweet captain. Tuc. Yes, I follow: but thou must not talk of this now, my little bankrupt. Alb. Captain, look here, mum. Dem. I'll go write, sir. |
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