A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 6 by Unknown
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Have I not plied me, which am come again so soon,
And yet have finished such sundry business? I have caused many pretty toys to be done, So that now I have each thing in readiness. CARDINAL. What, Master Zeal, you are praiseworthy, doubtless. Art thou prepared this gentleman to receive? He will roast a fagot, or else he me deceive. TYRANNY. In simple manner I will him entertain, Yet must he take it all in good part; And though his diet be small, he may not disdain, Nor yet contemn the kindness of my heart: For though I lack instruments to put him to smart, Yet shall he abide in a hellish black dungeon: As for blocks, stocks, and irons, I warrant him want none. HYPOCRISY. Well, farewell Philologus, you hear of your lodging. I would yet do you good, if that I wist how. CARDINAL. Let him go, Hypocrisy; stand not all day dodging: You have done too much for him, I make God avow. HYPOCRISY. Stay; for Suggestion doth come yonder now. Come on, lazy lubber, you make but small haste: |
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