Volpone; Or, the Fox by Ben Jonson
page 60 of 362 (16%)
page 60 of 362 (16%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
|
But gives them great reward: and he is loth
To hire his death, so. CORB: It is true, they kill, With as much license as a judge. MOS: Nay, more; For he but kills, sir, where the law condemns, And these can kill him too. CORB: Ay, or me; Or any man. How does his apoplex? Is that strong on him still? MOS: Most violent. His speech is broken, and his eyes are set, His face drawn longer than 'twas wont-- CORB: How! how! Stronger then he was wont? MOS: No, sir: his face Drawn longer than 'twas wont. CORB: O, good! MOS: His mouth Is ever gaping, and his eyelids hang. CORB: Good. |
|


