Dramatic Works: To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, Volume 1A. Millar, 1798 |
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... step in , and interrupt their summum bonum - Eh , Bowman ? ha , ha , ha ! Bow . Your lordship never said a better thing in your life . Lord Chalk . ' Tis lucky for the nation , to be sure , that there are people who breed , and are fond ...
... step in , and interrupt their summum bonum - Eh , Bowman ? ha , ha , ha ! Bow . Your lordship never said a better thing in your life . Lord Chalk . ' Tis lucky for the nation , to be sure , that there are people who breed , and are fond ...
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... step of your wife ; for whilst you remember her folly , you can never thoroughly regard her ; and whilst you keep good company , lady , as you call it , and follow their example , you can never have a just regard for your husband ; so ...
... step of your wife ; for whilst you remember her folly , you can never thoroughly regard her ; and whilst you keep good company , lady , as you call it , and follow their example , you can never have a just regard for your husband ; so ...
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... steps b's mouth . ) Hold , hold , what are you doing ? Are you mad ? Mel . What do you stop the man's breath for ? Sharp . Sir , he was going to call you names ... -Don't be abusive , Cock ; the gentleman is a man of honour , and said ...
... steps b's mouth . ) Hold , hold , what are you doing ? Are you mad ? Mel . What do you stop the man's breath for ? Sharp . Sir , he was going to call you names ... -Don't be abusive , Cock ; the gentleman is a man of honour , and said ...
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... Step . Nothing , but e'en come to see how you do , uncle Kno . That's kindly done ; you are welcome , coz . Step . Ay , I know that , Sir ; I would not'ha ' come else . How doth my cousin Edward , uncle ? Kno . O , well , cez ; go in ...
... Step . Nothing , but e'en come to see how you do , uncle Kno . That's kindly done ; you are welcome , coz . Step . Ay , I know that , Sir ; I would not'ha ' come else . How doth my cousin Edward , uncle ? Kno . O , well , cez ; go in ...
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... Step . What would you ha ' me do ? Kno . What would I have you do ? I'll tell you , kinsman ,; Learn to be wise , and practise how to thrive , That would I have thee do : and not to spend Your coin on every bawble , that you fancy , Or ...
... Step . What would you ha ' me do ? Kno . What would I have you do ? I'll tell you , kinsman ,; Learn to be wise , and practise how to thrive , That would I have thee do : and not to spend Your coin on every bawble , that you fancy , Or ...
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