Sir Thomas More by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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page 62 of 144 (43%)
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you are Lord Chancellor: dress your behavior
According to my carriage; but beware You talk not over much, for twill betray thee: Who prates not much seems wise; his wit few scan; While the tongue blabs tales of the imperfect man. I'll see if great Erasmus can distinguish Merit and outward ceremony. RANDALL. If I do not serve a share for playing of your lordship well, let me be yeoman usher to your sumpter, and be banished from wearing of a gold chain forever. MORE. Well, sir, I'll hide our motion: act my part With a firm boldness, and thou winst my heart. [Enter the Shrieve, with Faulkner a ruffian, and Officers.] How now! what's the matter? FAULKNER. Tug me not, I'm no bear. 'Sblood, if all the dogs in Paris Garden hung at my tail, I'd shake 'em off with this, that I'll appear before no king christened but my good Lord Chancellor. SHRIEVE. We'll christen you, sirrah.--Bring him forward. MORE. |
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