A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 3 by Various
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The studyed envye of mallignant starrs.
If fortune be blynde, as the poetts houlde, It is with studyinge myne afflictions; But, for her standing on a roullinge stone, Theire learninge faylls them, for she fixed stands And onlye against me. _Rei_. Move hym no further; But if your observatyon can fynde out A coneinge in the carryadge of theise ills That may be questioned, Ile thanke your love, And be your servant: pray be inquisitive. _Orl_. Inquiseytive? for what? my miseryes Requyer no searche, they playnlye shewe themselves, And in theire greatnes crowne what made them greate. The power of Fortune, which by theym beinge crownd Doth tyrannize uppon me. _Enter Didier_. _Did_. Healthe attend Thys honord presence! may your wellcome home Retayne proportion with those worthye deeds Whereby y'ave yearn'd all wellcome. _Orl_. What is he? _Did_. Howe ere my dutye and best wishes shall Ever attend you, and those wishes be |
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