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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.1838 Excerpt: ... Of fugitives, such as we were of late. Our leader sends me, and ray errand is To guard these Romans' persons and their wealth:--A thing against my conscience, and against Our just and useful practicable rule, Which is to take whatever pleases us, From all the world, except the mis'rable:--For they shall still have leave to keep their own. Now that's a sweeping law; it leaves no doubt, No difficulty, no delay. That's mine Which I can take; no nonsense about right. 'Twas thus the Romans dealt with us, and thus, In turn, we clear accounts. PANSA. Fellow, have done! I sicken of thy prate, which but offends The ear of manliness and modesty, And proves thou art an idiot and a knave. FULVIA. Father, have patience with adversity.--PANSA. If thou hast aught to say, declare it straight. BEBRIX. 'Tis very well. I may not harm thee, Roman; My fingers itch;--but--well; 'tis very well! Thou'lt come with me unto the victor's camp And talk thy fill to those that can reply. I'll say no more; for time rides fast away Upon the backs of busy men, like me. Now, Rhea, quick, and come with us. HHEA. What, I? BEBEIX. E'en so; for Crixus left his heart with thee, Or so they say: two moons have waned since then, Perhaps he hath occasion for't. RHEA. I lis heart? How goes he to the battle then! BEBRIX. He left His woman's heart, the one that falls in love, Not his man's heart. RHEA. Crixus did very well, To leave in safety here the better part, When he went seeking how to lose the rest. BEBRIX. Thy tongue goes nimbly; would thy feet did so. Exeunt. Scene III. Punsas villa. Faust A, Festus, Bebkix. Faust A. Thou hast a father, Festus, whose great name O'er all the land thine eye can measure hence Works like a spell. Speak it, and thou wilt see Wan visages and knees addressed to flight...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1151349771
- ISBN 13 9781151349774
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages30
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