Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 07 of 10Fletcher, John
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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 07 of 10
Fletcher, John
English drama
_Mar._ Tush: be that my pains: You know not what Art
I have those ways.
_Ism._ Beshrow you, you have practis'd upon me,
Well, speed me here, and you with your _Ismenia_.
_Mar._ Go, the condition's drawn, ready dated,
There wants but your hand to't.
_Am._ Truely you have taken great pains, Sir.
_Mar._ A friendly part, no more (sweet Beauty.)
_Am._ They are happy, Sir, have such friends as you are.
But do you know you have done well in this?
How will his Allies receive it? she (though I say't)
Is of no better bloud than I am.
_Mar._ There I leave it, I'm at farthest that way.
_Ism._ You shall extend your vows no larger now.
My heart calls you mine own: and that's enough.
Reason, I know, would have all yet conceal'd.
I shall not leave you unsaluted long
Either by Pen or Person.
_Ant._ You may discourse
With me, when you think y'are alone, I shall
Be present with you.
_Ism._ Come Cosin, will you walk?
_Am._ Alas, I was ready long since: in conscience
You would with better will yet stay behind.
_Ism._ Oh Love, I never thought thou'dst been so blind.
_Mar._ You'll answer this Sir. [_Exeunt._
_Ant._ If er't be spoke on:
I purpose not to propound the question.
_Enter_ Julio.
_Jul._ 'Tis true, the poor knave said: some Ravisher,
Some of Lusts Bloud-hounds have seiz'd upon her:
The Girl is hurried, as the devil were with 'em
And help'd their speed.
_Mar._ It may be not so ill, Sir.
A well-prepared Lover may do as much
In hot bloud as this, and perform't hon[e]stly.
_Jul._ What? steal away a Virgin 'gainst her will?
_Mar._ It may be any mans case; despise nothing:
And that's a thief of a good quality,
Most commonly he brings his theft home again,
Though with a little shame.
_Jul._ There's a charge by't
Fall'n upon me: _Paris_ (the Millers son)
Her brother, dares not venture home again
Till better tidings follow of his Sister.
_Ant._ Y'are the more beholding to the mischance, Sir:
Had I gone a Boot-haling, I should as soon
Have stoll'n him as his Sister: Marry then,
To render him back in the same plight he is
May be costly: his flesh is not maintain'd with little.
_Jul._ I think the poor knave will pine away,
He cries all to be pittied yonder.
_Mar._ Pray you Sir, let's go see him: I should laugh
To see him cry, sure.
_Jul._ Well, you are merry, Sir.
_Antonio_, keep this charge; I have fears
Move me to lay it on you: Pray forbear
The ways of your enemies, the _Bellides_.
I have reason for my Injunction, Sir. [_Exeunt._
_Enter_ Aminta (_as a Page with a Letter_.)
_Ant._ To me, Sir? from whom?
_Am._ A friend, I dare vow, Sir.
Though on the enemies part: the Lady _Ismenia_.
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