The Dramatic Works and Poems of James Shirley, Now First Collected (Volume 5); The Gentleman of Venice. the Politician. the Imposture. the Cardinal. T 12+

📕 This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1833. Excerpt: ... Goth. Or, if they Return--Har. They will be welcome to all good Men's hearts; and, next the king, none with more jy Congratulate their safeties than yourself. I am confident, my lord, you will remember To see my mother, and excuse me if, To finish something else I had in charge, I take my leave. All good dwell with your lord-ship! Exit. Gotli. But that I have Marpisa's faith, I could Suspect him not the issue of my blood; He is too tame and honest:--at his years I was prodigiously in love with greatness.--Or, if not mine, let him inherit but His mother's soul; she has pride enough and spirit To catch at flames; his education Has been too soft; I must new form the boy Into more vice and daring. Strange we must Study at court how to corrupt our children! Enter Marpisa. The queen! Marp. My expectation to speak With thee, Gotharus, was too painful to me; I fear we are all undone: dost hear the news? The prince is coming back with victory; Our day will be o'ercast. Goth. These eyes will force A brighter from those clouds. Are not you queen? Marp. But how Turgesius and his bold uncle Will look upon me! Goth. Let them stare out Their eye-balls; be you mistress still of the King's heart, and let their gall spout in their stomach; We'll be secure. Marp. ...