Comedies by Ludvig Holberg
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JEPPE. Who says they should live either? We can string them up along
with him. SECRETARY. Oh, my lord! she is such a lovely, beautiful woman. JEPPE. So? Perhaps you are her lover, seeing you feel so badly about her. Send her here. SCENE 3 [Enter Bailiff's wife; she kisses Jeppe's band.] JEPPE. Are you the bailiff's wife? WIFE. Yes, your lordship, I am. JEPPE [takes her by the breasts]. You are pretty. Would you like to sleep with me to-night? WIFE. My lord has only to command, for I am his servant. JEPPE [to the Bailiff]. Do you consent to my lying with your wife to-night? BAILIFF. I thank his lordship for doing my humble house the honor. JEPPE. Here! Bring her a chair; she shall eat with me. [She sits at |
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