Volpone; Or, the Fox by Ben Jonson
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PER: It seems you are not jealous, That dare commend her. SIR P: Nay, and for discourse-- PER: Being your wife, she cannot miss that. SIR P [INTRODUCING PER.]: Madam, Here is a gentleman, pray you, use him fairly; He seems a youth, but he is-- LADY P: None. SIR P: Yes, one Has put his face as soon into the world-- LADY P: You mean, as early? but to-day? SIR P: How's this? LADY P: Why, in this habit, sir; you apprehend me:-- Well, master Would-be, this doth not become you; I had thought the odour, sir, of your good name, Had been more precious to you; that you would not Have done this dire massacre on your honour; One of your gravity and rank besides! But knights, I see, care little for the oath They make to ladies; chiefly, their own ladies. |
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