The Fatal Jealousie (1673) by Henry Nevil Payne
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page 70 of 146 (47%)
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As you have seen, my Lord, a Canting Preacher
Aiming to cheat his Audience, wanting matter, Sigh to seem Holy, till he thought on something. So at that distance seem'd his Actions to me; But when his back was turn'd, the Rascal would Make Mouths, and point with signs of greatest scorn. _Ger._ There is some Fatal Villany in this; Some Mystery beyond my Fathoming: But how long staid they thus? _Serv._ About two hours, when mounting both their Horses, I took mine, and un-espy'd did dogg e'm to the City, And where they Hous'd I know not; for they enter'd Remote from Home, and I i'th' streets soon lost e'm. _Ger._ Do both your Fellows know this? _Serv._ No, my Lord, I did not think it would become my Duty To tell them any thing but what they saw. _Ger._ I never knew thee yet mistake thy trust; Thy secrecy was well: Preserve it still, For I must use it further, therefore go, And Charge your Pistols, we must walk a Round About _Antonio_'s House to watch their motion; For there the Scene must lye of this design; If there be mischief in't, thy courage now (If theirs occasion) must again be try'd. |
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