Bell's British Theatre: Consisting of the Most Esteemed English PlaysJ. Bell, 1780 |
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... must expect no less than a labour upon the stage ; but I hope the examining into that afperfion will be enough to wipe it off , fince the character of the midwife is only fo far touched as is neceffary for carry- ing on the plot , fhe ...
... must expect no less than a labour upon the stage ; but I hope the examining into that afperfion will be enough to wipe it off , fince the character of the midwife is only fo far touched as is neceffary for carry- ing on the plot , fhe ...
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... must we do with them ? Why , they must of neceffity drop into comedy for ' tis unreasonable to imagine that the law - givers in poetry would tie themfelves up from exe- cuting that juftice which is the foundation of their con- ftitution ...
... must we do with them ? Why , they must of neceffity drop into comedy for ' tis unreasonable to imagine that the law - givers in poetry would tie themfelves up from exe- cuting that juftice which is the foundation of their con- ftitution ...
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... must first make that cheap , by crying it down , and then she'll part with it at an easy rate . Mid . But won't you provide for poor Clelia ? Rich . Provide ! why han't I taught her a trade ? Let her fet up when the will , I'll engage ...
... must first make that cheap , by crying it down , and then she'll part with it at an easy rate . Mid . But won't you provide for poor Clelia ? Rich . Provide ! why han't I taught her a trade ? Let her fet up when the will , I'll engage ...
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... must be the man ; and fall be the man ; I have a kindness for him . Rich . But we must have a care ; the fellow wants nei- ther fenfe nor courage . Mid . Phu , phu ! never fear her part , fhe fhan't want instructions ; and then for her ...
... must be the man ; and fall be the man ; I have a kindness for him . Rich . But we must have a care ; the fellow wants nei- ther fenfe nor courage . Mid . Phu , phu ! never fear her part , fhe fhan't want instructions ; and then for her ...
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... must punish you for't , tho ' it be contrary to my inclina- tion . Come , coufin , will you walk ? Con . Servant , Sir . [ Exeunt Ladies . True . Charning creature ! I must punish you for❜t , tho ' it be contrary to my inclination ...
... must punish you for't , tho ' it be contrary to my inclina- tion . Come , coufin , will you walk ? Con . Servant , Sir . [ Exeunt Ladies . True . Charning creature ! I must punish you for❜t , tho ' it be contrary to my inclination ...
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Bell's British Theatre, Consisting of the Most Esteemed English Plays ... John Bell Vista completa - 1777 |
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Página 21 - This night, I'll change All that is metal, in my house, to gold: And, early in the morning, will I send To all the plumbers and the pewterers, And buy their tin and lead up ; and to Lothbury For all the copper.
Página 53 - She now is set At dinner in her bed, and she has sent you From her own private trencher, a dead mouse, And a piece of gingerbread, to be...
Página 32 - He will not have his name known, now I think on't. Sur . A very treacherous memory ! Mam. On my faith — Sur. Tut, if you have it not about you, pass it, Till we meet next. Mam. Nay, by this hand, 'tis true. He's one I honour, and my noble friend; And I respect his house. Sur. Heart! can it be, That a grave...
Página 73 - I have heard this distemper called a fever, but methinks 'tis like an ague ; for when I think of my husband, I tremble, and am in a cold sweat, and have inclinations to vomit; but when I think of my gallant, dear Mr. Horner, my hot fit comes, and I am all in a fever indeed...
Página 21 - Come on, sir. Now you set your foot on shore In Novo Orbe\ here's the rich Peru: And there within, sir, are the golden mines, Great Solomon's Ophir!
Página 29 - Why, I think that the greater miracle. No egg but differs from a chicken more Than metals in themselves.
Página 78 - Face. They did pass through the doors then, Or walls, I assure their eye-sights, and their spectacles; For here, sir, are the keys, and here have been, In this my pocket, now above twenty days: And for before, I kept the fort alone there.
Página 87 - Sir, I can take no knowledge That they are yours, but by public means.
Página 17 - And I would know by art, sir, of your worship, Which way I should make my door, by necromancy, And where my shelves ; and which should be for boxes, And which for pots. I would be glad to thrive, sir : And I was wish'd* to your worship by a gentleman, One Captain Face, that says you know men's planets. And their good angels, and their bad.
Página 60 - SUB. I will not treat with thee. What! sell my fortune? Tis better than my birthright. Do not murmur: Win her, and carry her. If you grumble, Dol Knows it directly. FACE. Well, sir, I am silent. Will you go help to fetch in Don in state?