The Dramatic Works of Massinger and Ford

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G. Routledge, 1839 - 450 páginas
 

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Página 297 - To veil both me and my rude poesy. Far worthier lines in silence of thy state Do sleep securely, free from love or hate, From which this living ne'er can be exempt, But whilst it breathes will hate and fury tempt. Then close his eyes with thy all-dimming hand, Which not right glorious actions can withstand. Peace, hateful tongues, I now in silence pace; Unless some hound do wake me from my place, I with this sharp, yet well-meant poesy, Will sleep secure, right free from injury Of cankered hate or...
Página 35 - I'll sweep the chamber soon at night, and set a dish of water o' the hearth. A fairy may come, and bring a pearl or a diamond. We do not know, Sin. Or, there may be a pot of gold hid o' the backside,1 if we had tools to dig for't ? Why may not we two rise early i' the morning, Sin, afore anybody is up, and find a jewel i' the streets worth a hundred pound?
Página xxxvii - Faith, to seek her fortune, I think. I said I had a castle and land eastward, and eastward she will, without contradiction ; her coach and the coach of the sun must meet 15 full butt.
Página 68 - See, what a grace was seated on this brow; Hyperion's curls; the front of Jove himself; An eye like Mars, to threaten and command; A station like the herald Mercury, New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill; A combination, and a form, indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man : This was your husband.
Página 56 - As heartily as I would be forgiven, knight Dear father, give me your blessing, and forgive me too ; I ha' been proud and lascivious, father; and a fool, father ; and being raised to the state of a wanton coy thing, called a lady, father; have scorned you, father, and my sister, and my sister's velvet cap too ; and would make a mouth at the city as I rid through it ; and stop mine ears at Bow-belL I have said your beard was a base one, father; and that you looked like Twierpipe the taberer; and that...
Página lxiii - ... a few industrious Scots, perhaps, who, indeed, are dispersed over the face of the whole earth. But as for them, there are no greater friends to Englishmen and England, when they are out on't, in the world than they are.
Página xxxii - Francis says) ; and all for greedy desire to enrich themselves with unconscionable gain, two for one, or so; where I, and such other honest men as live by lending money, are content with moderate profit ; thirty or forty...
Página 24 - Wife, no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold. I list not ha' my head fastened under my child's girdle ; as she has brewed, so let her drink, o
Página xxvi - When this eternal substance of my soul Did live imprison'd in my wanton flesh, Each in their function serving other's need, I was a courtier in the Spanish court: My name was Don Andrea ; my descent, Though not ignoble, yet inferior far To gracious fortunes of my tender youth. For there in prime and pride of all my years, By duteous service and deserving love, In secret I possess'da worthy dame, 10 Which hight sweet Bellimperia by name.
Página xiv - I'll vouchsafe to call thee Sister Mil. still; for though thou art not like to be a lady as I am, yet sure thou art a creature of *> God's making, and mayest peradventure to be saved as soon as I — does he come? — And ever and anon she doubled in her song.

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