Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10Fletcher, John
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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10
Fletcher, John
English drama
_4._ Who _Potgun_? that's a sweet youth indeed, will he stay, think
ye?
_3._ Yes, without question, and have halfe din'd too, e'r the Grace
be done; he's good for nothing in the world but eating, lying and
sleeping; what other men devour in drink, he takes in potage, they
say h'as been at Sea, a Herring-fishing, for without doubt he dares
not hale an Eel-boat i'th' way of War.
_2._ I think so, they would beat him off with Butter.
_3._ When he brings in a prize, unless it be Cockles, or _Callis_
sand to scour with, I'll renounce my Five Mark a year, and all
the hidden Art I have in carving, to teach young Birds to whistle
_Walsingham_; leave him to the Lime-Boats; now, what think you of
the brave _Amiens_?
_1._ That's a thought indeed.
_2._ I marry, there's a person fit to feed upon a dish so dainty,
and he'll do't I warrant him i'th' nick boys, has a body world
without end.
_4._ And such a one my Lady will make no little of; but is not
_Montague_ married to day?
_3._ Yes faith, honest _Montague_ must have his bout too.
_2._ He's as good a lad as ever turn'd a trencher; must we leave
him?
_3._ He's too good for us, _Steven_, I'll give him health to his
good luck to night i'th' old Beaker, and it shall be Sack too.
_4._ I must have a Garter; and boys I have bespoke a Posset, some
body shall give me thanks fort, 'tas a few toys in't will rase
commotions in a bed, lad.
_1._ Away; my Lady. [_Exeunt._
_Enter_ Orleance _and his Lady, arm in arm_, Amiens, Lamira,
Charlotte, _like a Bride_, Montague _brave_, Laverdine,
Longaville, Dubois, Mallycorn, La-poop.
_Lam._ Seat your selves noble Lords and Gentlemen,
You know your places; many royal welcomes
I give your Grace; how lovely shews this change!
My house is honor'd in this reconcilement.
_Orl._ Thus Madam must you do, my Lady now shall see
You made a Woman;
And give you some short lessons for your voyage.
Take her instructions Lady, she knows much.
_Lam._ This becomes you, Sir.
_L[a]._ My Lord must have his Will.
_Orl._ 'Tis all I can do now, sweet-heart, fair Lady;
This to your happy choice, brother _Amiens_,
You are the man I mean it to.
_Ami._ I'll pledge you.
_Orl._ And with my heart.
_Ami._ With all my love I take it.
_Lam._ Noble Lords, I am proud ye have done this day, so much
content, and me such estimation, that this hour (In this poor
house) shall be a league for ever, For so I know ye mean it.
_Ami._ I do Lady.
_Orl._ And I my Lord.
_Omnes._ Y'ave done a work of honor.
_Ami._ Give me the Cup, where this health stops, let
That man be either very sick, or very simple;
Or I am very angry; Sir, to you;
Madam, methinks this Gentleman might sit too;
He would become the best on's.
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