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. 1874 Excerpt: ...until now effeminate thoughts Could win upon! O, would to heaven this lady Were but a man, and circled round with death, That I might kill her and release myself! Or were she like the warlike Amazon, With whom renowned Theseus did contend, That with my honour I might challenge her K For an enchanter and a witch! How ...
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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. 1874 Excerpt: ...until now effeminate thoughts Could win upon! O, would to heaven this lady Were but a man, and circled round with death, That I might kill her and release myself! Or were she like the warlike Amazon, With whom renowned Theseus did contend, That with my honour I might challenge her K For an enchanter and a witch! How fondly And foolishly I rave! Strongest resolutions A woman's powerful beauty doth destroy; He that can conjure men, unpeople towns, Cover the sea with fleets, drink rivers dry With armed squadrons he conducts to fight, Whom potent Monarchs fear, and Emperors wish To make their friend, a lady's smile or eye Subdues above resistance, and makes die. Enter Horatio and Prudentia. Horn. Most dearest, worthiest Princess, I am blest Above the proudest of my former wishes! Your love to me was like a thing desired, But far from expectation; as men Forlorn and wretched, being content to die, And sure to suffer, wish to live, although They fully do despair of life. Of late Even so was it with me: I lov'd you Above my life's expression, but did ever Despair the blessedness of such an honour. Pra. My dear Horatio, I cannot speak So well as you, but I can love as truly. Mat. A strange discovery! I will retire More close, and hear the rest. Pru. And, noble sir, Because I know my brother, the great Duke, Will not at all or scarce allow this match, I will with you, whensoever you command, Leave Florence, and what fortune it shall please The gods to send us bear with cheerfulness. Horn. Excellent, merciful Prudentia! I must pray Heaven make you a full requital, For I shall ever be unable. sPru. I cannot stay longer with you now; At our next meeting I'll cloy you with My company. A kiss! Farewell, my heart's best pleasure! Exit Prudentia. Hora. Let others travel It...
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Add this copy of The Dramatic Works of Sir Aston Cokain to cart. $31.49, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1874 by William Paterson.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. The book is octavo with worn cloth boards, worn cloth backstrips and good binding. The text is clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Add this copy of The Dramatic Works of Sir Aston Cokain to cart. $69.28, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1874 by William Paterson.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. 8vo green cloth binding, 1/2 brown leather. Original backstrip title stuck to backstrip but now worn away. Library sticker on bottom of backstrip. Some staining on front board. Hinges reinforced with blue tape. Internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
