Old English Plays [Ed. by C. W. Dilke]. Volume 4 (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. 1815 Excerpt: ...and me, One word of thine will do't. Fer, Away with bim To-morrow is his day of execution. John. Even when you will. Pret. Stay, man; thou shalt not go, Here are more women yet j sweet madam, speak: I You lady, you methinks should have some feeling Of tenderness; you may be touch'd as I am; Troth wer't your cause, I'd weep with you, and join In earnest suit for one you held so dear. Cla. My lord, pray speak in his behalf. Rod. I would, but dare not, '..'. Tis a fault so clear and manifest. Lew. Back with him to his dungeon John. Heaven can tell, I sorrow not to die, but to leave her, . Who while I live is my life's comforter. Exit.'i' Car. Now shall I be reveng'd. Exit. Pret. Oh me unhappy Faints away. Fer. See the girl falls Some one look to her. Cla. 'Las, poor maid. Eng. Pretiosa She does recover: mine honourable lord Fer. In vain, what is't? Eug. Be pleas'd to give me private audience; I will discover something shall advantage The noblest of this land... Fer. Well, I-will hear thee; Bring in the girl. Exeunt the rest: Alvarez stays Lewis. Lew. Ought with me? what is't?. I care not for thy company, old ruffian; Rascal, art impudent?, .." Alv. To beg your service.": '.-: '... Lew. Hang yourself ' Alv. By your father's soul, sir, hear me. Lew. Dispatch. Alv. First, promise me that you will get reprieve For the condemned man; and by my art, I'll make you master of what your heart on earth Can wish for, or desire. Lew. Thou ly'st, thou canst not. Alv. Try me. Lew. Do that, and then as I am noble, 1 will not only give thy friend his life, But royally reward thee, love thee ever. Alv. I take your word, what would you? Lew. If thou mock'st me, 'Twere better thou wert damn'd. Alv. Sir, I am resolute. Lew. Resolve me then, whether the Count Alvar...