The Fatal Jealousie (1673) by Henry Nevil Payne
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page 39 of 146 (26%)
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Grannums: But if your Lady-ship knows any Young
Dame, that wants a strong back to do her drudgery, Though it be in her Lord's absence, I'm content. _Eugen._ What, is the Fellow mad? _Jasp._ No, Madam, not mad at all, but can as soberly keep Councel as the best Young Gallant of 'em all; and am As able to do the feat: Please your Lady-ship to try me, And praise me as you find; if you dislike my work, I'le lose my labour, and have nothing for my pains. _Eugen._ Oh, strange, unheard-of Impudence! Out, Villain. [Ex. _Jasp._ So scornful! Villain! Nay, if you call me so, 'tis time To be so; what a Devil ayls my face, that she contemns Me thus? May be my Nose is not long enough she thinks, Pox on her Pride, 'tis that or'e-comes her Leachery--I must Alter my Trade, for I was ne're born I see to thrive by Love; then I'le set up a shop of hatred, and the Wares I Vent shall be Revenge, that may hit; but hold, my Lord. _Enter _Antonio_._ _Anto._ What have I got? Am I more satisfy'd By this same Paper then I was before? No, not at all; and yet why should I not? There's not a thought set down concerneth me-- Yet that's her policy-- |
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