The Scornful Lady by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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_Enter_ Younglove _to them with a Jewell._ _Abig._ Sir, my Mistress commends her love to you in this token, and these words; it is a Jewell (she sayes) which as a favour from her she would request you to wear till your years travel be performed: which once expired, she will hastily expect your happy return. _Elder Lo._ Return my service with such thanks, as she may imagine the heart of a suddenly over-joyed man would willingly utter, and you I hope I shall with slender arguments perswade to wear this Diamond, that when my Mistris shall through my long absence, and the approach of new Suitors, offer to forget me; you may cast your eye down to your finger, and remember and speak of me: She will hear thee better than those allied by birth to her; as we see many men much swayed by the Grooms of their Chambers, not that they have a greater part of their love or opinion on them, than on others, but for that they know their secrets. _Abi._ O' my credit I swear, I think 'twas made for me: Fear no other Suitors. _Elder Love._ I shall not need to teach you how to discredit their beginning, you know how to take exception at their shirts at washing, or to make the maids swear they found plasters in their beds. _Abi._ I know, I know, and do not you fear the Suitors. _Elder Lo._ Farewell, be mindfull, and be happie; the night calls me. [_Exeunt omnes praeter Younglove._ |
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