Cumberland's British Theatre: With Remarks, Biographical & Critical. Printed from the Acting Copies, as Performed at the Theatres Royal, London...J. Cumberland, 1828 - English drama |
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... hath more qualities than a water- spaniel ) , the conceits tread upon each other's heels with such whim- sical rapidity , that your crying philosopher , who has made up bis mind to be angry , will feel his muscles insensibly relax , and ...
... hath more qualities than a water- spaniel ) , the conceits tread upon each other's heels with such whim- sical rapidity , that your crying philosopher , who has made up bis mind to be angry , will feel his muscles insensibly relax , and ...
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... hath mov'd me least . Luc . Yet he , of all the rest , I think , best loves you . Jul . His little speaking shows his love but small . Luc . Fire , that is closest kept , burns most of all . Jul . I would , I knew his mind . Luc ...
... hath mov'd me least . Luc . Yet he , of all the rest , I think , best loves you . Jul . His little speaking shows his love but small . Luc . Fire , that is closest kept , burns most of all . Jul . I would , I knew his mind . Luc ...
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... hath writ to you in rhyme . Luc . That I might sing it , madam , to a tune . Give me a note : your ladyship can set . O how delightful were it , would you sing it ! Jul . And why not you ? Luc . I cannot reach so high . Jul . Let's see ...
... hath writ to you in rhyme . Luc . That I might sing it , madam , to a tune . Give me a note : your ladyship can set . O how delightful were it , would you sing it ! Jul . And why not you ? Luc . I cannot reach so high . Jul . Let's see ...
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... Hath he accepted most against my love . O , how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day ; Which now shows all the beauty of the sun , And by and by a cloud takes all away ! Enter PANTHINo , r . Pan . Sir ...
... Hath he accepted most against my love . O , how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day ; Which now shows all the beauty of the sun , And by and by a cloud takes all away ! Enter PANTHINo , r . Pan . Sir ...
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... hath better deeds than words to grace it . Enter LUCETTA , L. Luc . Sir Proteus , you are stay'd for . Pro . Well , I come : Alas ! this parting strikes poor lovers dumb . [ Exit Proteus , L. , Julia advances , R. Jul . Counsel ...
... hath better deeds than words to grace it . Enter LUCETTA , L. Luc . Sir Proteus , you are stay'd for . Pro . Well , I come : Alas ! this parting strikes poor lovers dumb . [ Exit Proteus , L. , Julia advances , R. Jul . Counsel ...
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Page 11 - It were all one, That I should love a bright particular star, And think to wed it, he is so above me : In his bright radiance and collateral light Must I be comforted, not in his sphere. Th...
Page 18 - The current, that with gentle murmur glides, Thou know'st, being stopp'd, impatiently doth rage; But, when his fair course is not hindered, He makes sweet music with the enamell'd stones, Giving a gentle kiss to every sedge He overtaketh in his pilgrimage, And so by many winding nooks he strays, With willing sport, to- the wild ocean.
Page 24 - I will be master of what is mine own : She is my goods, my chattels ; she is my house, My household stuff, my field, my barn, My horse, my ox, my ass, my anything...
Page 22 - They say, miracles are past; and we -have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar things, supernatural and causeless. Hence is it, that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear.
Page 61 - Then I am paid ; And once again I do receive thee honest : — Who by repentance is not satisfied, Is nor of heaven, nor earth...
Page 35 - Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper, Thy head, thy sovereign ; one that cares for thee And for thy maintenance : commits his body To painful labour, both by sea and land ; To watch the night in storms, the day in cold, While thou liest warm at home, secure and safe ; And craves no other tribute at thy hands But love, fair looks, and true obedience — Too little payment for so great a debt.
Page 42 - Who is Silvia ? what is she, That all our swains commend her ? Holy, fair, and wise is she ; The Heaven such grace did lend her, That she might admired be.
Page 36 - I am ashamed that women are so simple To offer war where they should kneel for peace ; Or seek for rule, supremacy and sway, When they are bound to serve, love and obey.
Page 62 - I found you wond'rous kind. There is your ring, And, look you, here's your letter ; This it says, When from my finger you can get this ring, And are by me with child, &c.