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... Falstaff . This is perhaps the most substantial comic character that ever was invented . Sir John carries a most ... Falstaff's wit is an emanation of a fine constitution ; an exuberance of good - humour and good - nature ; an ...
... Falstaff . This is perhaps the most substantial comic character that ever was invented . Sir John carries a most ... Falstaff's wit is an emanation of a fine constitution ; an exuberance of good - humour and good - nature ; an ...
Page 146
... Falstaff in a moral point of view than we should think of bringing an excellent comedian , who should repre- sent ... Falstaff's wit is for the most part a masterly presence of mind , an absolute self - posses- sion , which nothing can ...
... Falstaff in a moral point of view than we should think of bringing an excellent comedian , who should repre- sent ... Falstaff's wit is for the most part a masterly presence of mind , an absolute self - posses- sion , which nothing can ...
Page 147
... Falstaff . By the lord , thou say'st true , lad ; and is not mine hostess of the tavern a most sweet wench ? P. Henry . As the honey of Hibla , my old lad of the castle ; and is not a buff - jerkin a most sweet robe of durance ? Falstaff ...
... Falstaff . By the lord , thou say'st true , lad ; and is not mine hostess of the tavern a most sweet wench ? P. Henry . As the honey of Hibla , my old lad of the castle ; and is not a buff - jerkin a most sweet robe of durance ? Falstaff ...
Page 148
... Falstaff plays the part , first , of the King , and then of Prince Henry , is the one that has been the most often quoted . We must quote it once more in illustration of our remarks . ( C Falstaff . Harry , I do not only marvel where ...
... Falstaff plays the part , first , of the King , and then of Prince Henry , is the one that has been the most often quoted . We must quote it once more in illustration of our remarks . ( C Falstaff . Harry , I do not only marvel where ...
Page 149
... Falstaff : him keep with , the rest banish . And tell me now , thou naughty varlet , tell me , where hast thou been this month ? P. Henry . Dost thou speak like a king ? Do thou stand for me , and I'll play my father . Falstaff . Depose ...
... Falstaff : him keep with , the rest banish . And tell me now , thou naughty varlet , tell me , where hast thou been this month ? P. Henry . Dost thou speak like a king ? Do thou stand for me , and I'll play my father . Falstaff . Depose ...
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