Volpone; Or, the Fox by Ben Jonson
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page 133 of 362 (36%)
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And burning corsives, on this stubborn breast.
Now, by the blood thou hast incensed, I'll do it! CEL: Sir, what you please, you may, I am your martyr. CORV: Be not thus obstinate, I have not deserved it: Think who it is intreats you. 'Prithee, sweet;-- Good faith, thou shalt have jewels, gowns, attires, What thou wilt think, and ask. Do but go kiss him. Or touch him, but. For my sake.--At my suit.-- This once.--No! not! I shall remember this. Will you disgrace me thus? Do you thirst my undoing? MOS: Nay, gentle lady, be advised. CORV: No, no. She has watch'd her time. Ods precious, this is scurvy, 'Tis very scurvy: and you are-- MOS: Nay, good, sir. CORV: An arrant Locust, by heaven, a locust! Whore, crocodile, that hast thy tears prepared, Expecting how thou'lt bid them flow-- MOS: Nay, 'Pray you, sir! She will consider. CEL: Would my life would serve To satisfy-- |
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