The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton; The Late Eminent Tragedian (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1710. Excerpt: ... 60 The Amorous Widow: Ory Loue. Pray, Madam, who told you this Widow. Your Friend Mr. Cuningbam, who is much concern'd for you, Sir. And since you find it is discovers, you need not be asham'd to own the Truth. Enters Prudence, and listens. 'Love. Faith, Madam, to deal freely with you, yov're abus'd $ for hang me if ever I had a thought that way, nor do I love you, or ever can. Widow. You're pieas'd to be merrv, Sir but I must tell you, I have observ'd it in your Looks j and since It is so, own it boldly to the World, and I promise you, I'll not be asham'd, nor disown mine. Come, come, Mr. Lovemore% you must not deny me that for since I dare own it, why should you think it still amiss? Love. Well Since all must out, prepare to hear me. Mr. Cuningbam has begun, and I must make an End. You must know, Madam, Mr. Cuningbam loves you to that degree himself, that he's asham'd, knowing how near a kin he is to you, to let you know it, and so has form'd this Story upon trip, the better to make for him. Widow. Mr. Cuningbam a-kin to me, Sir Lave. Ay, Madam, your Nephew, your Brother's, Son, whom he had in Paris by Madam DV/one, but for some Reason he since has chang'd bis Name. Widow. Truly, Sir, you surprize me much My Brother in Paris I beard had a Son, but what became of him I know not. Love. Madam, this Cuningbam, my Friend, has the Misfortune (Misfortune 1 think it, and he thinks so too, because he loves so dearly) to be related to you. Widow. Widow. I'm sorry, if he does love so well, that he shou'd be so near a-kin. Pru. Madam, Mr. Cuningbam is just come in. Love. I'll leave you. Madam, for I have a little Business that I must dispatch--Besides, 'twou'd not be convenient for me to interrupt what Disputes you two may have. Widow. Sir, your Servant. (As b...