A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 6 by Unknown
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HYPOCRISY. That is no marvel, it is not for nought, For I am but little, and you two are blind; Neither have you eyes to see with behind: Yet may the learned note herein a mystery, That neither Tyranny nor Avarice can find out Hypocrisy. But what earnest business have you in charge, That with so great speed must presently be finished? TYRANNY. Marry, see here. HYPOCRISY. What is it? TYRANNY. A commission large From my Lord Legate himself authorised, The effect whereof must presently be practised. HYPOCRISY. What is the tenure,[39] pray you let me know? TYRANNY. Avarice hath read it, not I; let him show. AVARICE. He hath firstly in charge to make inquisition, Whether altars be re-edified, whether chalice and book, |
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