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. 1862 Excerpt: ...Posthtjmus to Cymbeeine, who delivers him over to a Gaoler; after which, all go out. Scene IV. A British Prison. Enter Posthumus and two Gaolers. 1 Gaoler. You shall not now be stol'n; you have locks upon you: So, graze as you find pasture. 2 Gaol. Ay, or a stomach. _Exeunt Gaolers. Post. Most welcome, bondage, for ...
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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. 1862 Excerpt: ...Posthtjmus to Cymbeeine, who delivers him over to a Gaoler; after which, all go out. Scene IV. A British Prison. Enter Posthumus and two Gaolers. 1 Gaoler. You shall not now be stol'n; you have locks upon you: So, graze as you find pasture. 2 Gaol. Ay, or a stomach. _Exeunt Gaolers. Post. Most welcome, bondage, for thou art a way I think, to liberty. Yet am I better Than one that's sick o' th' gout; since he had rather Groan so in perpetuity than be cur'd By the sure physician, death, who is the key T unbar these locks. My conscience, thou art fetter'd More than my shanks and wrists: you good gods, give me The penitent instrument to pick that bolt, Then, free for ever! Is't enough, I am sorry? So children temporal fathers do appease; Gods are more full of mercy. Must I repent? I cannot do it better than in gyves, Desir'd, more than constrain'd: to satisfy, (If of my freedom 'tis the main part) take No stricter render of me than my all. I know you are more clement than vile men, Who of their broken debtors take a third, A sixth, a tenth, letting them thrive again On their abatement: that's not my desire. For Imogen's dear life, take mine; and though Tis not so dear, yet 'tis a life; you coin'd it: Tween man and man they weigh not every stamp; Though light, take pieces for the figure's sake: You rather mine, being yours; and so, great powers, If you will take this audit, take this life, And cancel these cold bonds. O Imogen! I'll speak to thee in silence. He sleeps. Solemn music. Enter, as an apparition, Sicilius Leonatus, father to Posthumtjs, an old man, attired like a warrior; leading in his hand an ancient matron, his wife, and mother to Posthumtjs, with music before them: then, after other music follow the two young Leonati, Brothers to PosthuMtjs, loith...
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Good. Good hardcover. Vol. 8 only. Pages brown from age, clean text. Name plate inside cover. Corners slightly rubbed. Edges of spine bumped. Small bump on middle of spine. Solid book. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
