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Two Noble Kinsmen (Quarto, 1634)
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The Two Noble Kinsmen.
992As her bright eies shine on ye. would I were
993For all the fortune of my life hereafter
994Yon little Tree, yon blooming Apricocke;
996In at her window; I would bring her fruite
997Fit for the Gods to feed on: youth and pleasure
999And if she be not heavenly I would make her
1000So neere the Gods in nature, they should feare her.
1001Enter Keeper.
1003Wher's Arcite,
1005Obtained his liberty; but never more
1007Vpon this Kingdome.
1010The bold yong men, that when he bids 'em charge,
1012If he dare make himselfe a worthy Lover,
1013Yet in the Feild to strike a battle for her;
1014And if he lose her then, he's a cold Coward;
1015How bravely may he beare himselfe to win her
1016If he be noble Arcite; thousand waies.
1017Were I at liberty, I would doe things
1018Of such a vertuous greatnes, that this Lady,
1021Keeper, My Lord for you
1022I have this charge too.
1025The windowes are too open.
1026Pal. Devils take 'em
1027That are so envious to me; pre'thee kill me.
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