The Modern British Drama: Operas and farcesWilliam Miller, 1811 - English drama |
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... Erit . Mrs. Peach . Never was a man more out of the way in an argument than my husband ! Why must our Polly , forsooth , differ from her sex , and love only her husband ? And why must Polly's marriage , contrary to all observation ...
... Erit . Mrs. Peach . Never was a man more out of the way in an argument than my husband ! Why must our Polly , forsooth , differ from her sex , and love only her husband ? And why must Polly's marriage , contrary to all observation ...
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... Erit . Enter Lucy . Lock . Whence come you , hussy ? Lucy . My tears might answer that question . Lock . You have been whimpering and fond- ling like a spaniel , over the fellow that hath abused you . Lucy . One can't help love ; one ...
... Erit . Enter Lucy . Lock . Whence come you , hussy ? Lucy . My tears might answer that question . Lock . You have been whimpering and fond- ling like a spaniel , over the fellow that hath abused you . Lucy . One can't help love ; one ...
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... [ Erit LEANDER . ] Gad ! Matters go on so swimmingly , I'll even continue a physi- cian as long as I live . Enter JAMES and DAVY . James . [ Speaking to DAVY . ] - Fear not ; if he relapse into his humours , I'll quickly thrash him into ...
... [ Erit LEANDER . ] Gad ! Matters go on so swimmingly , I'll even continue a physi- cian as long as I live . Enter JAMES and DAVY . James . [ Speaking to DAVY . ] - Fear not ; if he relapse into his humours , I'll quickly thrash him into ...
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... [ Erit KATE . ] - We are famous , sir , at Mansfield , for good ale ; and for honest fellows , that know how to drink it . King . Good ale will be acceptable at present , for I am very dry . But , pray , how came your son to leave you ...
... [ Erit KATE . ] - We are famous , sir , at Mansfield , for good ale ; and for honest fellows , that know how to drink it . King . Good ale will be acceptable at present , for I am very dry . But , pray , how came your son to leave you ...
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... Erit KITTY . Sharp . And , without any compliment , I pray Heaven you may ! Enter GAYLESS . Gay . We are certainly undone ! Sharp . That's no news to me . Gay . Eight or ten couple of dancers - ten or a dozen little nice dishes , with ...
... Erit KITTY . Sharp . And , without any compliment , I pray Heaven you may ! Enter GAYLESS . Gay . We are certainly undone ! Sharp . That's no news to me . Gay . Eight or ten couple of dancers - ten or a dozen little nice dishes , with ...
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