Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 05 of 10Fletcher, John
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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 05 of 10
Fletcher, John
English drama
_Jul._ No indeed Sir,
She is at home; I am a little Foot-Boy,
That walk a nights, and fright old Gentlemen;
Make 'em lose Hats and Cloaks.
_Alph._ And Horses too.
_Jul._ Sometimes I do Sir, teach 'em the way through ditches;
how to break their worships shins, and noses
Against old broken Stiles, and Stumps.
_Alph._ A fine art.
I feel it in my bones yet.
_Jul._ I am a Drum Sir,
A Drum at mid-night, ran tan tan tan tan Sir,
Do you take me for _Juletta_? I am a Page Sir,
That brought a letter from the Duke of _Medina_
To have one senior _Alphonso_, just such another
As your old worship, worm'd for running mad Sir.
Alas, you are mistaken.
_Alph._ Thou art the Devil,
And so thou hast used me.
_Jul._ I am any thing,
An old woman, that tells fortunes.
_Rod._ Ha.
_Jul._ And frights good people,
And sends them to _Segovia_ for their fortunes:
I am strange airs, and excellent sweet voyces.
I am any thing, to do her good, believe me;
She now recovered, and her wishes crown'd
I am _Juletta_ again, pray Sir forgive me,
_Alph._ I dare not do otherwise, for fear thou should'st still
follow me,
Prethee be forgiven, and I prethee forgive me too:
And if any of you will marry her.
_Jul._ No I beseech you Sir;
My Mistress is my husband, with her I'le dwell still,
And when you play any more pranks you know where to have me.
_Ped._ You know him Sir.
_Gov._ Know him, and much lament him:
The King's incens'd much, much Sir, I can assure you.
_Ped._ Noble Governour.
_Gov._ But since he is your friend, and now appears,
In honour of this day and love to you Sir:
I'le try the power I have, to the pinch I'le put it;
Here's my hand _Roderigo_, I'le set you fair again.
_Rod._ And here's mine, to be true, and full of service.
_Gov._ Your people too, shall have their general pardons,
We'l have all peace and love.
_Rod._ All shall pray for you.
_Gov._ To my house now, and suite you to your worths;
Off with these weeds, and appear glorious:
Then to the Priest, that shall attend us here,
And this be stil'd Loves new and happy year.
_Rod._ The Kings and Queens, two noble honours meet,
To grace this day, two true loves at their feet.
_Alph._ Well well, since wedding will come after wooing,
Give me some Rose-Mary, and let's be going. [_Exeunt._
THE CAPTAIN. A COMEDY.
* * * * *
Persons Represented in the Play.
Julio, _a noble Gentleman, in Love with_ Lelia.
Angelo, _a Gentleman, friend to_ Juli[o].
Lodovico, } _two Cowardly Gulls_.
Piso, }
Frederick, _a Gentleman, Brother to_ Frank.
Jacomo, _an angry Captain, a Woman-hater_.
Fabritio, _a merry Souldier, friend to_ Jacomo.
Lelia's _Father, an old poor Gentleman_.
_Host._
_Vintner._
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