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Jonson, Ben, 1573-1637

"Cynthia's Revels"


ANA. Heart, I shall never have such a fortune to save myself in a
fellow again, and your two reputations, gentlemen, as in this.
I'll undertake him.
HED. Do, and swinge him soundly, good Anaides.
ANA. Let me alone; I'll play other manner of play, than has been
seen yet. I would the prize lay on't.
MER. It shall if you will, I forgive my right.
ANA. Are you so confident! what's your weapon?
CRI. At any, I, sir.
MER. The Perfect Close, that's now the best.
ANA. Content, I'll pay your scholarity. Who offers?
CRI. Marry, that will I: I dare give you that advantage too.
ANA. You dare! well, look to your liberal sconce.
AMO. Make your play still, upon the answer, sir.
ANA. Hold your peace, you are a hobby-horse.
ASO. Sit by me, master.
MER. Now, Crites, strike home. [A CHARGE.]
CRI. You shall see me undo the assured swaggerer with a trick,
instantly: I will play all his own play before him; court the wench
in his garb, in his phrase, with his face; leave him not so much as
a look, an eye, a stalk, or an imperfect oath, to express himself
by, after me. [ASIDE TO MERCURY.]
MER. Excellent, Crites.
ANA. When begin you, sir? have you consulted?
CRI.


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