The Works of Mr. John Gay: In Four Volumes. To which is Added an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author ...James Potts, 1770 |
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... These will best inform us If ftill it may be done ; or if the blow Must be deferr'd . But hufh , they come upon us . Enter Orbafius , Araxes , at one door ; two Magi at the other , fervants with lights . Hydarnes and Confpirators ...
... These will best inform us If ftill it may be done ; or if the blow Must be deferr'd . But hufh , they come upon us . Enter Orbafius , Araxes , at one door ; two Magi at the other , fervants with lights . Hydarnes and Confpirators ...
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... these dangers threaten ? Ara . From the Perfians . Captivity's a yoke that galls the shoulders Of new - made flaves , and makes them bold and refty . He that is born in chains may tamely bear them ; But he that once has breath'd the air ...
... these dangers threaten ? Ara . From the Perfians . Captivity's a yoke that galls the shoulders Of new - made flaves , and makes them bold and refty . He that is born in chains may tamely bear them ; But he that once has breath'd the air ...
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... these apartments , That unobferv'd I can conduct him hither .. Aft . I know thee faithful , and fuch ready zeal Shall always find reward . Ara . The queen is gracious .. Aft . Now my defign is ripe for execution . [ Exit . Then Then let ...
... these apartments , That unobferv'd I can conduct him hither .. Aft . I know thee faithful , and fuch ready zeal Shall always find reward . Ara . The queen is gracious .. Aft . Now my defign is ripe for execution . [ Exit . Then Then let ...
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... , That he should wear these irons : take them off . [ Ara . takes off the chains . Now leave me ' ; and without attend my pleasure . [ Exit Araxes . Be Be not furpriz'd that I have call'd you hither , The CAPTIVES . 17.
... , That he should wear these irons : take them off . [ Ara . takes off the chains . Now leave me ' ; and without attend my pleasure . [ Exit Araxes . Be Be not furpriz'd that I have call'd you hither , The CAPTIVES . 17.
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... these terms ? Soph . How fhall I answer ? Aft . Is thy heart of ice ? Or are my features fo contemptible , That thou difdain't to fix thy eyes upon me ? Can you receive this offer with fuch coldness ? I make it from my heart ; my warm ...
... these terms ? Soph . How fhall I answer ? Aft . Is thy heart of ice ? Or are my features fo contemptible , That thou difdain't to fix thy eyes upon me ? Can you receive this offer with fuch coldness ? I make it from my heart ; my warm ...
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Страница 112 - Through the whole Piece you may observe such a similitude of Manners in high and low Life, that it is difficult to determine whether (in the fashionable Vices) the fine Gentlemen imitate the Gentlemen of the Road, or the Gentlemen of the Road the fine Gentlemen.
Страница 83 - I am sure at least three Men of his hanging, and in a Year's time too (if he did me justice) should be set down to my account. Trull. Mrs. Slammekin, that is not fair.. For you know one of them was taken in Bed with me. Jenny. As far as a Bowl of Punch or a Treat, I believe Mrs. Suky will join with me.
Страница 61 - Peach. And what then? You would not be so mad to have the wench marry him! Gamesters and highwaymen are generally very good to their whores, but they are very devils to their wives.
Страница 58 - A lazy dog! When I took him the time before, I told him what he would come to if he did not mend his hand. This is death without reprieve. I may venture to book him. (writes) "For Tom Gagg, forty pounds.
Страница 95 - I'll ply him that way, get the secret from him, and turn this affair to my own advantage. Lions, wolves, and vultures don't live together in herds, droves or flocks. Of all animals of prey, man is the only sociable one. Every one of us preys upon his neighbour, and yet we herd together.
Страница 79 - Trull! kiss me, you Slut; are you as amorous as ever, Hussy? You are always so taken up with stealing Hearts, that you don't allow your self Time to steal any thing else.—Ah Dolly, thou wilt ever be a Coquette!—Mrs.
Страница 67 - Yes, indeed, the sex is frail. But the first time a woman is frail, she should be somewhat nice, methinks, for then or never is the time to make her fortune.
Страница 70 - Secure what he hath got, have him peached the next sessions, and then at once you are made a rich widow. POLLY. What, murder the man I love! The blood runs cold at my heart with the very thought of it.
Страница 85 - I promised the wench marriage. What signifies a promise to a woman ? Does not man in marriage itself promise a hundred things that he never means to perform ? Do all we can, women will believe us; for they look upon a promise as an excuse for following their own inclinations.
Страница 90 - Really, Polly, this is no time for a dispute of this sort; for whenever you are talking of marriage, I am thinking of hanging.