The Spanish Curate - A Comedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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But will it hold out
Without my help? _Jam_. I am sure it shall, I'le sink else, For sooner I will seek aid from a Whore, Than a courtesie from you. _Hen_. 'Tis well; you are proud of Your new Exchequer, when you have cheated him And worn him to the quick, I may be found In the List of your acquaintance. _Lean_ Pray you hold And give me leave (my Lord) to say thus much (And in mine own defence) I am no Gull To be wrought on by perswasion: nor no Coward To be beaten out of my means, but know to whom And why I give or lend, and will do nothing But what my reason warrants; you may be As sparing as you please, I must be bold To make use of my own, without your licence. _Jam_. |
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