Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10Fletcher, John
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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10
Fletcher, John
English drama
_Ped._ Believe me Sir
I neither saw, nor could suspect that face
That might be doubted womans, yet I am sure
Aboard him I see all that past, and 'tis impossible
Among so many high set bloods there should be
A woman, let her close her self within a cockle,
But they would open her, he must not love
Within that place alone, and therefore surely
He would not be so foolish had he any,
To trust her there; for his discourse, 'twas ever
About his business, war, or mirth to make us
Relish a Can of Wine well; when he spoke private
'Twas only the remembrance of his service,
And hope of your good prayers for his health Sir,
And so I gave him to the seas.
_Leo._ I thank ye,
And now am satisfied, and to prevent
Suspitions that may nourish dangers Signior,
For I have told you how the mad _Alphonso_
Chafes like a Stag i'th toyl, and bends his fury
'Gainst all but his own ignorance; I am determin'd
For peace sake and the preservation
Of my yet untoucht honor, and his cure
My self to seek him there, and bring him back
As testimony of an unsought injury
By either of our actions; That the world,
And he if he have reason, may see plainly
Opinion is no perfect guide; nor all fames
Founders of truths: In the mean time this courtesie
I must intreat of you Sir, Be my self here
And as my self command my family.
_Ped._ Ye lay too much trust on me.
_Leo._ 'Tis my love Sir,
I will not be long from ye; if this question
Chance to be call'd upon ere my return
I leave your care to answer; so Farewell Sir.
_Ped._ Ye take a wise way; All my best endeavors
Shall labor in your absence; peace go with ye. [_Exit Le[o]._
A noble honest Gentleman, free hearted
And of an open faith, much loving, and much loved,
And father of that goodness only malice
Can truly stir against, what dare befall
Till his return I'll answer. [_Exit Ped._
_Enter_ Alphonso, _and Servant_.
_Alph._ Walk off Sirrah,
But keep your self within my call.
_Serv._ I will Sir.
_Alph._ And stir my horse for taking cold: within there,
Hoa people; you that dwell there my brave Signior
What are ye all a sleep? is't that time with ye?
I'll ring a little lowder.
_Enter_ Pedro.
_Ped._ Sir who seek ye?
_Alph._ Not you Sir; Where's your Master?
_Ped._ I serve no man
In way of pay Sir.
_Alph._ Where's the man o'th house then?
_Ped._ What would you have with him Sir?
_Alph._ Do you stand here Sir
To ask men questions when they come?
_Ped._ I would sir
Being his friend, and hearing such alarmes
Know how men come to visit him.
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