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000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

51 Jo. Come Sir, along with me Sir, I (hall teach yovrt he art of Sur geiT- Sir Ralph. Nay,ifthoirescap'st now, He fay thou had'st a Witch to thy Mother, and a Devil to thy Father. Exeunt several/y Scene the Tark. Enter Courtwell and Perigreen from fighting, Perigreen wounded Court. Rash Boy / to force me to this rudenefs,for 'twas not man hood in me thus to hurt thee, alas, thou cou'dst not fight, thou hadst no skill to hold thy weapon for thy own advantage. Per. Sir you have done enough if it be home. Court. Sure thou art some poor disbarring thing that seek'st a Death from any hand, why did'st thou chuse out mine, for that base action, there are a thousand Murtherers, Ruffins, things desperate as thy sclf^that wou'd have done this, with the least provocation, why didst thou chuse a Gentleman ? Per. Thou a Gentleman ? cou'd any thing,that is not basely born, commit soch villanies as thou hast done, ere since thou call'dst thy self a Man ? ■Court. Come don't talk, but let me lead thee to a Surgeon. Enter Mrs Woodbee, and Clare. Wood. Mr. Terigreen and Courtwell fay you ? how in the name of wonder fhoud they come to fall out ? Clare. Nay, I know not Madam, but I believe 'twas about you. Wood. Me? But see Clare where they are — Ter. Curse on her for coming now, a little time might have dis cover'd all. Court. I'me glad (he has releas'd me. Wood. Gentlemen,! heard of some difference between you, and thought it but Justice to^r.event further danger. Court. Twas well, sand charitably perform'd, Widdow, but I sup pose 'twas eare of your rjew Gallant here that hastned you. Wood. Oh villanous Courtwell ! what, hast thou done ! the poor youth bleeds alas. Sir, lets haste for some relief? Court. Widdow I have a word with you, before you go. H a Wood.

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

52 Wood. I have nothing \o say to you, KExeunt Clare and forbear. ?Perigreen. Court. But I must stay you for a small season to tell you Widdow you are a Wood. What thou Impertinent ? Court. A strange inconstant/aithless, amorous thing;whomIhave now thrown from my heart. Wood. Have you so Sir ? Court. Ycs,and to make thee wretched, know I love elsewhere? Wood.Yes Sir, your new Lady perhaps, which you met last night in the Mall. Court. How.! Ididnot think tho.ihadst been arr'sv'd to the years of Witchcraft yet, Widdow? Wood. There ncedsnone to know your secrets .sir, one need but hive the faculty of hearing well, to know 'em all, for you are loud enough in the Procjai^tion of cm. . Cpuvt. NoW-are^U-my f)9Rf$ P^ftl hcre> \\f& mu^ C!arc ■> or Loi'echange, the Ust I oelicve, pur;1 > ruinr all my expectations with -the Widdow, that Rascal I must sights 'ids] truth is I did meet a Lady in the Mill, a sine handsome airy Rogue. Wood. And vvas she kind too ? Court. Woudr,cyskind. par of her (elf, so wittily found out the place of enter'taiuq^en^and made the treat too, when She came there. Wood. Mow i'jr,j! were you in any House? Court. House? no, we enjoy 'dour selves like the gods of old, in Groves, apdGloomy (hades, on Rivers Banks, faith Widdow, to kill thee quite, I met a Lady on the Duck-Pond fide , that would have sir '4 an Anchored: Wood.' HowcSir? by the Duck-Pond fide, thou'it kill me indeed, if thou undeceiv'stme not presently ? (aside Court. Even there ■.-■ ;. ;■ since Lovechange, has told her He do his business for him, . [aside I muftco,nscfj thieblel2n!g.waf "nqt design'd forme, but Lovcchange,l drest my less as- like as possible, — —• and took all (he said to him,oo Wood. Oh I am ruin d! and, was she easily won Sir ? for perhaps I know the Lady Oh how curious. \ am to know my own dis honour. {JPU Court.

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

(55 ). Court.- Idosoppose-L<7uesta#gehad prepafd her, for to me she made but weak resistance; she said'twas well the darkness hid her blushes, and that the Bench was a very undecent place. Wood. My very words! Oh I cou'd kill the Rascal! what diffe rent passions is my Soul pofsest with •' (aside) Courtwell, thou art a Villain, this Lady I know, and thou hast abus'd her honour , not won her heart, and all the-rest was but a Rape,a base unworthy Rape,and one perhaps that shall be reveng'd. [Exit Mrs. Woodbee Court. By this light the Widdow loves me, I know it by her Jea lousie, perhaps this may be the critical minute, He follow her and try my chance: Perhaps too I may learn something from this young. Bully that may explain this Riddle tome. [Exit Courtwell. The Widdows House, Enter Lovechange. Lov. How shall I contrive to see my dear Mistress i Forlamnot able to live without her, though I am a damrt'd mad fellow,and love all her Sex jn general!, yet in her is bounded all my love and plea sure —'Poxon't, I amdamn'd dull at Invention. Enter Clare. ; Clare. What melancholly after his Gaming ? Well I hope I may trust my self alone with him to day, therefore He venture in. [aside Whaf-Sir, in a doleful dump? what wou'd you give to be put out on't now. Lov. Prithee good property of my Wife, leave me. Clare.Fa.hh Sir, I wou'd have a word or two in private with you first ■Lov. Pox on't, thou wou'd st not be so forward if I desir'd thy Company now. Clare. What will you fay now, and He tell you what yoj are thinking on. Lov. Not of your late cruelty to me Clare ! nor care la farthing if you are come to osier me, what youthen deny 'd me, and there fore leave me. Clare.' Faith Sir, I have not the heart to obey you till I have deft you in better humour, come Sir! ! ■ ■ > Lov. If I shou'd trust1 a secret with thee Clare, thoU wou^d be blab bing it to my Wife. Clare. You'caii trustme with nothing but what Iknow already Sir! Lov. Faith 'tis not unlikely /~ Clare.:

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

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England

71 pages (4°)

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1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

54 Clare. I am acquainted Sir, with all your last nights Intrigue. Lov. The Devil thou art and like a wicked Jade, thou hast inform'd my Wife. Clare. And is that the cause of your affliction ? Lov. That's all, that's all, but Clare was it kindly done to turn a base Informer here at home, just thus it had been hadst thou been kind to me, on my Conscience, thou wou'dst have told thy Mistress on't. Clare. I hope you don't think me so simple Sir. Lov.Thou never consider'st the evil consequencesC/.*re,oscarrying Tales ? now must my daily allowance be fhortned,now must I drudge at home, for the expences of my Whoring abroad, nay and perhaps bcchain'd up like a Mastiff dog all day, to make me more fierce a nights: well Clare, if I am forc'dto keep home for want ofstock,and kept fasting, the whole force of my hungry love will fall most hea vily on thee, and I will shew thee no more mercy , then thou hast done tome. Clare. I don't fear you Sir, since you were with so fine a Lady last night. Lov. I am found out, they know my Roguery, and have mistook the place only but that's enough to mine me. (aside) But Clare — Is there no hopes of a forgiveness? no making up of this breach? Me thinksyou shou'd follow the greatest examples, that forgive all faults confest with penitence, I must confess, I had a Lady, Clare. Clare. Oh, wicked Man! howstifly hedeny'dthis to roy Lady to day / Well .Sir, what will you give me to absolve this sin,and restore you to my Mistresses grace agen ? Lov. Give thee? Why my heart, thou (halt command me. Clare. Why then Six, 'twas even my Mistress, and your own Wife that met you at the Duck-Pond side : Lov. What ? the Duck-Pond side ? Clare. I six, and in St. James's Park, where you were kinder to her, than ever you were before. Lov. Ouns ! my Wife ? Clare. Yes, your Wife, don't disturb your self,'cwas but one nights loss to "ou , and that sure you may afford for all (he has done for you,* faith Sir, we knew osyour Intrigue, and were resolv'd to counter plot ye, ha, ha, ha. . Lov.

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

55 tov. Devil I why dost laugh? Clart. To think how fife you fancy'd your self tobe in the Arms of Mrs. Easy. Lov Oh Curse! I am miserable both ways, not only to find my self Cuckolded by Courtwell (aside) but to have this discovery of my love made to my dear Easy. Clare. What, are you disorder'd still > Troth, I think you may be glad to make your peace on an any terms. Lov. One comfort Ihave yet left, I'me releas'd from the slavery of my Wife by knowing lama Cuckold, and that shall secure the credit too of my dear Mistrifs whose Honour's now in danger,this secret too, 'tis fit I find some way to let her know, and consols how to prevent a further growth, and thou Courtwell shalt feel the effects of my displeasure. [Exit Lovechange. Clare. O Lord, what have I done! he talksas if it were not he that met my Mistress, but Courtwell, I am quite undone, Tis fo by my Maiden-head, if I cou'd be serious now, I cou'd cry, and fret my self into a Consumption, forthis unlucky mistake of mine, which I dare not discover to my Lady neither, she has vexation enough al ready without this addition, oh that I cou'd bring all about agen > [Exit Clare. CWr. Eafy's house, Enter Sir Ralph and\6. Jo. Oh Sir /I have excellent news for you, the lost sheep is founds I have taken your Mistriss Sir, just as (he was marching off with all her Moveables, her Jewels, and other Toys, and Sir I have her fast: Sir Ralph. Where? Jo. In a certain convenient dark Lodging, which her Uncle pro vided for her, where she (hall fast and pray., till her stomach come down to marry you Sir. Sir Ralph. Aye Jo, wou'd I had her ? that is her money , for (he is very beautiful that way. Jo, butheark ye I wou'd fain see her, i know her mind, for *tis a pretty little Rogue. Jo. Sir, I can do you that favour, for her Uncle has committed the Key to my charge, withacomnjand that none but you (hall see Jher. - Exit Jo. Jov

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D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

(5<0 Jo Re-enters with Grace. Sir Ralph. So Mrs. Gr^e, what is your stomach come down or not? Grace. No, nor never will to thee, had you lov'd me, you cou'd not have suffer'd me to be us'd thus for your sake,a Gentleman wou'd have desisted, after so much aversion as I have shown you. Sir Ralph. Pshaw, whaw, tell not me of desisting , nor aversions as I have shown ye. Mrs. Grace, you are a Fool, and don't- know so well as your Uncle and I, what's good for you, I have two thousand pound a year man, and I am a Knight, and all that mun, keep my Gilt Coach, and five livery men and Amorous has scarce a shil ling for a dirty Hack. • Jo. My Master speaks reason to you Lady. Grace. Your Master and you, are a couple of sots, impertinent Fools, I hate ye both, and wou'd not marry him, though I shou'd perish there, whence you draw me now, Tis Paradice compar'd to where thou art. Six Ralph. Oh Rare! oh rich! what, you can rant, and scold, one wou'd have thought I vow that Butter wou'd not a melted in her mouth. Grace. You'l make me rave, you will, and I will Rave too, you can't tye my tongue up, that's still free to curse you with. Jo. Toes, here's fine doings. Sir Ralph. Jo, carry her down, flie may be tame e're night. Grace. Do what thou wilt , thou (halt never bring me to be tame enough for thee: this dark;this solitary Cave best suits my absent Love, here I contemplate, here my thoughts are free,and like a little Bird He sit, and sing a melancholly note within my little Cave. Six Ralph. I, do what you will, we (hall change your note, sear it not. [Exit Sir Ralph. Jo, puts her down. Jo. So, now you ate fast agen, well I am a cruel Rogue, for all this though, that can find no remorse. [Enter Amorous Amor. How now Goaler, what black deed are you a doing there? Jo. Only a puting your Mistress into her hole Sir. Amor. My Mistress there, thou art not so barbarous ? jfo. . Indeed I am Sir. Amor. Was it for this your kindness brought me out, and chang'd my

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

57 my Lodging for this opener place to bury her in,Dog, set her loo fe or by the sacred passion I have for that fair Maid He strangle thee. Jo. Say you so Sir,- you had better let me alone though , heark Sir, she's well contented with her retirement. s_Grace sings below. Amor. Oh charming Virgin, how thy innocence can make thy entertainment, sirrah deliver the Key, or thou'rt dead. Jo. 'Stand off Sir, I have a rusty Sword, and you have no weapon, standoff, or Amor. Slave dost dare me ?—- cRuns into him, takes away Jo. Oh I am dead, I am dead ! (his Sword,andwounds him. stark stone dead. Amor . 'Slife I think the RogUe speaks truth, he's dead indeed, but if he bellejustifie theaction, stay, what ami next todo? In' passing out perhaps / may be seen—- 1 have devis'd a way for my escape, but first He release my fair Prisoner. [Vnlockj the Vault, and enters. Jo. Now if I durst stir,/ wou'd get away and shew e'm such a trick but heark they areaseending,and I must lye purdue. (lyes down again. Amor. My Dearest ! 'tis no time to express joy in, thisfellow I fear is dead, and we have both need of a safe retreat , here's the Key of the Gate to the Feilds, get you out, and go the back way to my Aunts, 'tis but six doors off, you know fhe'l receive you well, whilst I escape another way. Grace. My dearest Amorous, take care of what /love, and let me see thee quickly releast from this base Mansion, where naught but terrour dwells. J [Exit Grace. Amor. Come Sir, I have a word or two with you in the next room, He put on this Rogue's disguise, and that will be a means for my e seape. Exit Amorous dragging out Jo by the heels Enter Mrs. Easy. Mxs.Eafy. This Wench stays very long, I hope she has found my dear Lovechange. [Enter Mr. Easy, peeping after his Wife. Mr. Easy. My heart tells me there is something a forging,but what I know not, perhaps I may know more. [Enter Peg notseeingEaiy Peg. Madam, here's the answer to your Letter. Mr. Easy.How I a Letter to my Wife ? c^ re8 an,d *?{■ pp/st™1* '," nl{ ' t j /• 1 <ahe Letter,hi ntds behind them cr with gently,good (upporters,gently. 2 his spaacits mds.over their shoulders Mrs. Easy. Why didst thou stay so long? ft grows late, and I am impatient to be gone to Lovechange. I Mr. Easy.

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D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

58 Mr. Easy. O rare ! is it thereabouts with you ? [aside Peg. I vow Madam, he kept me there so long — asking mz questi ons about you, kissing your dear Letter, and sending so many re commendations to you, and so many curses to my old Master. Mr. Easy. Fine, delicate young Bawd. [aide Mrs. Easy. I had rather he shou'd wish him well Peg. That's in Heaven. Mr. Easy. Hum, hum, charitable,kind Wife. [aside Mrs. Easy. But to my Letter, dear hovechange let me kiss thee, be fore I read thee. [kisses the Letter, and reads. Mr. Easy'. Excellent I [Aside Mrs. Easy. Alas Peg, we are all undone, Lovechange can't meet me at Mrs. Woedbet's to night, for reasons he will tell me anon; but how anon dear Peg, and where ? for / am not able to live this night with out him.. - Peg. That too, Ihave to tell you by word of mouth. Mx.Easy. O horrid impudence! [aside Are you not -foMistrils, nay never stare^ 'tis I, evenl , the poor old Cuckold, that you wilh so well too. Mrs. Easy. Osad ! What shall I do ? Mr. Easy. No evasions, no lyes (hall serve you, come I will lock thee up from all humane society, and have no mercy on thee. Mrs. Easy. Dear Husband / Mx.Easy. Dear Devil ! For such, and so severe lie be unto thee. # [ pulls her in. Peg. Now all the Plot's spoil'd, this will go hard with my poor Mistrifs, He try my Wit once more for her deliverance, fur I wou'd not have her disappoint Mr. Lovechange' sexx)e£tatioxis,{he must meet him to night. [Exit Peg, Enter S ir Ralph, and two Fellows with Battoons. Sir Ralph. Come Brothers of the Battoon, open that door, for there's the subject of your mirth, oh how we will swinge the Rascal, and do you hear Bulleys, you must be sure you beat him, till he resign ("be- sore you that are my Witnesses J Mrs. Grace to me. IF el. I warrant you Sir, yrhey draw aside the Curtain and discover Jo >for your business done. (fitting in a ch«ir, drest in Amorons hhcloatbs. jfa.Sure 'tis the Rascal Amorous return 'd to make me sure,therefore to my counterfeiting. [aside [sitsstill. Six Ralph

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D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

59 Sir Ralph. There he sits, Gentlemen to yourbusiness. J<?. 'Tis so, there's no resistance to be made. Sir Ralph. Mt fii&ilet me take him into examination, come sirrah answer me precisely to these particularism htfW long have you commenc'd Doctors Divinity (Tor all is outj) how came you to mar ry me toMxs Betty} a pox of y our sanctify'd causei 'thas cost me a thousand pounds good Engltsti Money. • ]o. 'Tis Sir Ralph my Master. i«si$e Six Ralph. No reply sirrah, next you quitted the long Robe, and transformed your self to a French Doctor, a plague of your Physick, as my Uncle may fay. And lastly , sirrah you wou'd have cheated me of Mrs. Grace , for which three endrmities I ■ will chastise ■' thee most abundantly. ; ■ . [uh .[They beat him Jo. Hold Sir, what do you mean Sir ? '- Six Ralph, Bind him fast Gents emeri.: !° Jo. lamxiot Amorous Six,* vox olmy Vizor, /can't getit'-Off. Sir R. Stop his moutb'Gen^ei^n^^n'^te^d'tfy' Nitride Easy. Jo. ramhof^^^^^ -)y^M off Sir Ralph. Stop hus mouth I fay, have homerey on him , -so- hoiy bastinadohira soundly. 1 hey beat him,ht cryes out the while. Jo. Murther, murther, I am dead, and you soaffallbfe'hang'd. ■ Overturns the Œbaw 'and faffs Mown. Sir Ralph. Oh Gentlemen he's dead in'dSe'dj-WHar trail we do how? 2 Fil. We care not Sir, if he be dead , we (han't be hang'd* for him, 'tis only you shall suffer, who set us on: Sir Ralph. Here be rare Rogues, no life? ho n^a'gerie-guitegone ! oh what shall 1 do ? apoxofMrs.V^ and allies Race, accurst k mavfav - •* . ..: j J$dw bnA < i i [ Fe/.' Farewel Sir, welM for ourselves; -■■'■ [Exit Rogues. S^ix Ralphlie go hide my self somewherefrom the hands of Justice. Ah Grace, ris.thourt the cause of all my dolour,; But how shall! escape tn^He'mp^CollatF^^st^^^-T .pgf& TBefendofthefour^M- ■jflil -.'. -. liiwAflbltS ii u.::_ I2

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

60 Actus Quintus, ScenaPrima. Enter Peg running, after her Sir Ralph. Sir Ralph. £\ Weet Mrs. Margaret don't flye me, I protest He do you ""^^ no harm, alas i'me in distress, and only beg thyaffist- 4 V-^ ance. Teg. What's the matter Sir Ralfih ? six Ralph. Oh I have committed, I dare not tell thee all. Peg. What, Adultery? or Fornication Sir? •Sir Ralph. Neither, but a worse matter by much, I have kil'd Mx^Amorous, and desireyou to conceal me a little, I dare not tell my Uncle? josiy^o CV" Peg. AmorowVmeiure'iffyfip enough, and so is Gracy, what can this fool mean ? But I will 'now make ufp of him : well though I fay it, I am full of device and contrivance: [aside . This accident Sir Ralph is very unlucky, but if you will take my ad- vice He secure you. • sns. ( ' Sir Ralph. Oh any thing c| ear Mrs. LMargaret. Peg. Andean you keep counsel too,? Six Ralph. Yes sure, where my life depends on't ? Teg. You must then beg leave of my Master, to make a visit to my Mistrifs, she is kept a close Prisoner in her Chamber upon some Jea- lousie that's come into his Noddle, I know you may be admitted. Sir Ralph. And what then ? Peg. Oh let me alone then to work for your fafety,do this present ly, and before the news of your killing Amorous arrive to his Ear. Six Ralph. 1,1, He follow your counsel. . , cryes Peg. There must be something in't, where is tne'Stfdy. of this dead Man? WteMUD Sir Ralph. In the appartment of the Garden^but pray fay nothing and here's something to close thy mouth. Exit Sir Ralph. Peg. So, I hope this Plot will take, I must next invent a way to let my Mistress know my design, and since I am not permitted to see her,, He. write by this Fop. [ Exit Peg. Ester

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

61 Enter Mrs. Woodbee, and Clare; Wood. What strange misfortune rules the fate of things, the first Revenge that ever Idesign'd, that it should so unhappily fall on my own head, 'tis too certain that /did meet Courtwell instead of my Husband : And 'tis as certain that he took me for Mrs. Easy , when I consider my condition, I find it every way so deplorable that with out some extraordinary change, /shall grow weary of my Life, /am mad, and know not whom to be reveng'd on. Clare. Faith Madam, carry on the Intrigue, and let's make a per fect Plot on't ? Enter Lovechange Here comes a principal Engineer in the work. Lov. /can t meet this Rascal Courtwell, for though I don't love this foolish Woman,whose jealousie has made me a Cuckold: Yet i'me in honour bound to fight the Villain, 'twas happy as it prov'd,that 'twas not my dear Mistriss,yet either way he merits my chastisement, [aside Wood. Oh-what (hall /do ? /have not power to withdraw, [aside Clare. All this is my Roguery. [aside, Lov. Good Evening to you Madam. Wood. Why this distance Lovechange} Lov. Why these Tears ? Wood. For your unkind ness Sir. Lov. 'Tis rather Madam, for your own lewdness, come/ will not entertain you with the circumstances, but to the business, /will part with you,you know the entertainment which you gave youxxgCourt »>e//onthe River-side i'th Park, /know it too,and wou'd havekird. you for the deed, butthatr /know the offence ought to be charg'd on your curiosity, you thought to have met me there. Wood. Tis true, and will you punish so severely a fault of Love, alas, /meant no harm. Lov. Twas harm to be so curious, to be jealous, and harm to think of cheating me, for sot'had been if / had met you there instead of Mrs.. Easy, for / find you knew the design. Wood. And are not you as guilty Sir, as / ? Lov. No, 'tis the seandal makes the sin, and not the action, custome makes it sin to us$ when you offend, /bear the dishonour on't, when j, you but the little griefs. In fine, Madam I am resolv'd to part,nonei knows,as yet, tihatWje are maffied,and if you please it may be still conceal'di Wood.

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

The Mall: or the Modish lovers. A comedy. Acted by His Majesties Servants [The dedicatory epistle signed: J. D.]

London

<>■; Wood. I've nothing Sir to answer for my self, and since I can't have your heart, I am content to quit your Person too , you know .the Articles between us Sir, when I married you, I made you Master of half my Fortune, take it, and what remains I will enjoy my self with, give me your hand Farewel, I've had an ill bargain ofthee, for a poor Months service, thou hast cost me ten thousand pounds. Well Clare, in this divorce some ease I find, Since I am free, to Courtwell lie be kind. [Exeunt Clare and Wood. Lov. So, / have (hook thee off, and with very little remorse too Egad— Thou wer't a good Woman, but thou'rt gone— -hang sor- row- He to my sweet, pretty ,little,dear Mrs. Easy, and if she can but contrive to do as much for her Husband, as i've done for my Wise, we'le 'en strike up a match A-la-mode. [Exit Lovechange Enter Mrs. Easy dresi in Sir Ralph's cloaths, and Peg with her. Peg. So, so, thus far it has succeeded well. Mrs. Easy. / wou'd thou cou'd st but see the Knight drest in my Night-gown, and Linnen, 'tis a sight worth the laughing at, i've charg'd him to sit very pensive, and dark, and to answer for me to every question ask't, if my Husband shou'd come to catechise him. Teg. 'T wou'd be a Dialogue worth the hearkning too^ he know- ing nothing of your affairs — . Tis like his answers must be viery proper to the questions. Enter Mr. Easy. Uds life Madam, here's my Master, what (hall we do ? Mxs. Easy. Let me alone with him, 'tis pretty dark he can't well distinguish me. Mr. Easy. Six Ralph, when you askt the leave to give a visit to roy Wife, I did not desire the doors shou'd have been shut upon you, I hearkned, and must tell you, I believe you were no better then you shou'd be. Mrs. Easy. Truth is Sir, since you have found us out, I only pre tended to Mrs. Grace, but your Wife was my main design. I ~> Mr. Easy. How ! Why thou impudent Varies, -oh horrible ?'dar'J: thou make me a Cuckold ? and tell me so ? sirrah /know thou art a Coward, and I will beat thee, yes / dare venture on thee. Draws Mrs. Easy. Nay, then 'tis time to (hew a fair pair of heels3farewei Sir, He leave your house. - [nmsPiiK Mr.E.-I will not let thee go so, if shave any darlngin&e. [tuns tft*

D, J.

D, J. [person]

William Cademan

England

England

71 pages (4°)

English

000848508

1674

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63 Peg. 'Slife I know she cannot fight, /le after her, and see to call some body to her assistance. [runs out. Enter Lovechange as in afreet. Lov. I see no light in my Mistresses Chamber, /wonder where they are all, and that Peg brings me no answer. Enter Mrs. Easy running. Mrs. Easy. Lovechange, dear, assist me! Lov. What the Devil art thou ? [Enter old Easy, and Peg. Mr. Easy. Oh thou Traytor to my house, have I trusted thee to this end, to rob me of my Wife and Honour? " Mrs. Easy. So, I have made fine work Lov. Stay Sir,don*t hurt him,sor who e're he be,if he have wrong'd your Wife, I will revenge it, thy Arm's too weak for soch a glori ous deed. Mr. Easy. Hey day ! another Rival ! oh I begin to see I am a most notorious Monster, I da re not encounter him though, but for thee thou villanous Sir Ralph. ; Lov. Sir Ralph my Rival/ — go Sir withdraw,thisis not work for you, leave me to be your Champion. Mr, Easy. Yes, yes, against my will I do— —but / will home and claw my Wife, my fine whorifh Wife,away for this. [Exit Easy Lov. Now Sir, you and I, must have a touch. Mrs^ Easy. Ox two I hope Lovechange, before we part. Lov. Are you so brisk Sir ? Mrs. Easy. You (hall try that anon. Lov. Draw then Sir, for I am ready. Mrs. Easy. Hold, hold, dear Lovechange, put up, we'I fight it out in another place. Lov. My noble Mistrifs. Mrs. Easy. My dear Lovechange the fame, stole out purposely to meet thee, my Husband has found out our Intrigue, and / dare re turn no more, lie tell you all the story at large, let's hast- ■■ but whither ? Lov. Ihave taken a private Lodging on purpose to night in a friends house, whom I can trust, fear nothing Mrs. Easy. But thy inconstancy, Lovechange. Lov.. Seonev thy soul may change it's goodness and generosity,or any-

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64 any thing more impossible, come the Moons up,and we forourmor* security will go through the Park. Exeunt cmnet Scene theTark^ Enter Perigreen and Court w el \ severally Ter. Here they fay he's walking, / long to know the worst of my fad fate, 'tis strange he shou'd not know me, he's here your Ser vant Sir. Court. Yours Sir, have you forgiven my Morning3 Complement? how does your wound Sir? Ter. Tis not troublesome. Court. Pray Sir, tell me, and tellmeserioufly,whatmov'dyou to this rage against me ? how came you to be angry ? you told me some thing of Camilla too, which Sir, has made me thoughtful ever since, are you indeed acquainted with that Lady ? Ter. Yes Sir, most intimately, there's nothing of her soul that's hid from me, she told me how shelov'd, and what false breath betraid her to that weakness. Court. Poor Camilla \ Ter. Your pitty comes too late, for Sir she's dead , kil'd by your cruelty, which at once has rob'd the World, and me, ofall we held most dear. Court. Since she's gone , /le put this penance on my self 5 He marry nothing that is young, or beautiful. Ter. But can you talk of marrying any ? Court. Why not Sir, whilst there be women and money to be had, and / suppose you will be of my mind too. Enter Lovechange and Mrs. Easy. Lov. Ha! Courtwell I come Sir, you and J must Tilt a little. Court. How! for what ? prithee leave fooling. ,Lov. For several Reasons, but first upon the Widdows score, you have debaucht her Sir. Court. What dost mean Ned} I debauch the Widdow? Lov. Yes, you Sir. Court. Thourt mad. Lov. No Sir, you have forgot the Lady you made love to, by the Duck-Pond side? Court. I had a Lady Sir, but (he I thought had been thy Mistress. Lov. Forthat lie kill thee too if possible. Court.

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65 Court. That were theyuster quarrel of the two, but /have rea son too, to fight with thee, who told the Widdow of my being there thinking to undermine me. Lov. Come sir, no argument, but this. Mrs. Easy. D ye hear Lovechange, pray don't fight, for then /must beforc'd to discover myself. Lov. This won't fatisfie, stand by dear friend, my honour is en gag'd, and I must fight, Court . I wait you sir. Per. Dear Courtwell, don't fight, for if you dye. He wait on you to your Grave. [weeps Court. Whence comes I rl ■•/ softness? why for me? Ter. Dost thou not know me :• ytt ? Methinks by my faint sigh, thou might'st discover — — Thy once lov'd Camilla, at least this voice, might well enough inform thee. [discovers herself Lov. This is wondrous ! Court. Yes /do know thee, and am asham'd to tell thee that I do so. Mrs. Easy. What the Devil, i'st a woman all this while ? Per. I can forgive you, if you can bepenitent5but on no other terms. Court. I wou'd not ask it any other way. Per. Don't let me ask thee that I am asham'd to soe to thee for, can you not guess what 'tis ? Court. Marry thee, by all that's good He do't. - Lov. This reformation pleases me, and ends ourquarrels; come Sir I'me still your friend, if you need my assistance, lam at your service, if not, I have a little peice of transformation here too, that longs to be alone with me. Court. A Woman this Ned ? Lov. Yes indeed, and the fame you thought you had poflest on the River-side. Court. Give me the honour of your hand Madam, and your for giveness. Mrs. Easy. You have it Sir, and you pretty Sir, /hope we shall be better, acquainted hereafter. (Exeunt Lovechange, and Mrs. Easy. Court. Come deax Camilla I will loose no time. Ter. I'meoverjoy'd at this return of Love! May every moment the rich store improve. [Ex. Court, and Per. K Scene

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(66) Scene Mr. Easy's ito*/er, Enter Sir Ralph i* Wo mans C loath s, to him Easy. Mr. Easy. One comfort I have yet, that my Wife is in my hands to handle how I please, He be reveng'd on her bones however , come impudence let me take you into examination, nay never hide your face, for you are past blushing, come to your Catechise, come. Sir Ralph. O Lord! what (hall I do now? my Nuncle knows all, and I (hall be hang'd. [4^ Mx.Easy. Hadst thou had fear before thy eyes, thou cou'dst not ha'been, toabomination.wicked ? Sir Ralph. I, I, 'tis plain, I do confess I am something wicked, (ryes Mr. Easy. Are you so ? where learnt you this ha ? at Church ? Sir Ral. No indeed Sir,I have not b^en at Church these many years. Mx. Easy: Oh impudence ! to confess this to me! was it for this, I took thee into my house? needy, and poor, and made Mi strife of aH my family, my goods, my wealth , and now dost thou contrive to Cuckold me, to entertain a lewd Rascal to Whore thee.to mine,and thy eternal shame, what answer canst thou make ? Sir Ralph. Hey toss! the old Man's mad, what the Devil does he mean now ? [alidt Mx.Easy. You must have your youngster with a Poxto you,I was the old Fool, the Cuckold, the Asi, to bear all, I, what fay you in your vindication? Sir Ralph. I am in good hope he does not take me, to be me, I were best to fay nothing for fear he shou'd know me. [aside Mr. Easy. Speak impudence, and tell truth, for it (hall be thy last. Sir R. How / my last ? I had as good speak and be hang'd, as have mythroat cutsilently,l don't likethisfaroe dying of any sort, [aside MrÆ.What fay you Mrs.Jilt,what fay you for yourself? not a word? He break silence then, take that, and that— and that, [beats him. Sir Ralph. Oh Plague of your chastising, hold, hold ! Mr, Easy. Oh are you plyant, are you Mistrifs ? Sir Ralph. YesSir as plyant as you shall be immediately. [Gets a Bat toon atzdheatsEsCy. Mr. Easy. Hold, hold, Murther,murther,dost thou add this to thy other wickedness ?\>f chastising thy own natural Husband. . Sir R. You lye Sir, you lye, / am none ofyour Wife, I defie thee;,!** nounce me quickly, or lie beat thee into nothing,- Mr. Easy.

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s» Mr. Easy. Renounce thee ? yes I do renounce thee, for thou art 4 most notorious Whore, and I scorn thee. Sir Ralph.l will beat thee^ till thou deny that too, come -Sir about, about, exercise your musty part, come Sir. [beats him agen, Mx. Easy, further, murther ! no help? shall I be kill'd like Atfeon with my own Bitch, ha ? Enter Amorous disguis'd, and Grace, Six Ralph. Nay, now I shall be betraid. Amor. Dear Madam ! why so cruel ! let me interpose . Mr. Easy. Who art thou. Amor. One Sir,related to you now,Iam Amorous and thy Kinsman; Mr. Easy. How! oh undone/ undone! Amor. Not so Sir, Grace will give me a better Character, and you must be contented for we are married .Sir. Grace. Yes indeed Sir, we are married, and beg your good liking of it. Six Ralph, Amorous alive/ and married to Grace} nay then 'tis no time to dissemble. Mr. Easy. Oh miserable man! Grace married to thee ? how many misfortunes arrive on the neck one of an other to make me unhappy, my Wife a Whore, and my Neece married, oh, oh, ho. Six Ralph. Nay Sir, He keep you company, for /am the misera bler man of the two. Mr. Easy, Why who are you ? Six Ralph. Wou'd I had a Wife, to have been a Whore too for me, wou'd I had been the biggest Cuckold in London^folhadhad Grace and all her money-, Mr. Easy. Worse, and worse .' what art thou ? Six Ralph. What am I ? what shou'd I be ? a man as thou art, I am— * Amor. Six Ralph Spatter ? Six Ralph. Yes, that I am, i'me sure you have us'd me scurvily, Mr. Easy. This not my Wise? ■ Six Ralph. No, not your wise Sir, I wou'd I were any thing but S'vc Ralphs any thing but damnable cheating, cozening woman. Grace, /always told you Six Ralph, that I wou'd never marry any but Mx. Amorous : . six R . /thought- I bad made him sure, why six if it were not you that was dead ? who was it / kill'd ? K 1 Amor.

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68 Amor. Sir, I will (hew you \Coes out, and brings in]o presently Cin Amorous sCloaths. Sir Ralph. How.' my own man I Jo! nzY if I had thought t'had been but him that lkill'd,7had never took this disguise. Jo. Why Sir, had I been k'uTd, you wou'd as soon have hang'd for't , as for Mr. Amorous. Sir Ralph. Why, thou weft not dead then? Jo. No indeed Sir, which was no fink of yours,butof my own natural ability, for you laid it on, without mere;-. Sir Ralph. Tis no matter, why did not you speak then? Jo. Because you wou'd not let me, nor hear me when I did , but I . thank mv stars you arc serv'd in your kind. Sir Rdfpb. And didst thou know ofthe going away of these twa j Lovers ? Jo. YesSir, but durst not resist them I wou'd have puriu'd \ haq you given me leave to speak. Sir R.^'ph. How got you loose and be hang'd , when the Steed was stoln? Jo. By great good Fortune, Mrs. Peg coming to look for Mr. Aino rous his dead body as you directed, found me, and untying me, saw 'twasl, andconjur'd me in return to that good otfice,not to come in to your presence, till I knew Mr. Amorous, and Mrs. Grare, were married. Sir Ralph. How-' Roguc> amongst our selves? my own servant turn upon me, well Jo, well, lie be even with thee for this, however I thrive. Mr. Easy. Well, since I cannot strive against fate, and that I think I amnotlongliv'd, I will fay Heavens bless you together; and you Sir Ralph, I only desire to know how you came in my Wives Night cloaths,'twas not long since you past out of my house, boasting your love for my Wife, and telling me ■ i Sir Ralph. Who I Sir, no, no, "twas not Lalas I flew hither by Pegs advice for refuge, but I find 'twas only a trick to ?buseme with5and to help your Wife to make an escape. Mr. Easy. Esea pe ! Why, is my Wife gone ? nay then by this time she has acted, what before was but design'd,and by this time I am a oiost formidable monster, however I am arriv'd to this knowledge, that

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<*) that nothing can oppose a womanswill. But He be diyorc'd from her, and let her fee, what her new Gallant will do. Enter Courtwell, and Camilla. Mr. Easy. What's here to do, more mischief? nay, nay, never bow to me, I imagine what 'tis you wou'd fay; pardon me Sir for the free dom I have taken in chusing a Wife without your approbation, and so forth. Court. You are in the right Sir. Mx.Easy. AmlsoSir? A Pox take ye all, may you be Cuckolds as great as I am ! and have the consolation to know it, as well as I do, with all my heart, I fay, with all my heart., de ye hear ? Enter Mrs. Woodbee Ciare. Wood. Sir, lam come, not out of kindness to you , but revenge, to let you know— • - Mr. E.*//.ThatIamaCuckold,a contented yeilding Cuckold,yes spare your pains, / know't, I knovy't, Mistrifs d'ye hear, I know't,and am contented, and what have you to fay to this, ha ? Wood. I am glad you know your misery as we 11 as I do mine. Mx.Easy. Thine? I wish no better companion, much good may it do you, d'ye hear .^ very much good, oh it lightens my heart ! , Wood. I have a Husband Sir > Mr. Easy. Yes, and / have a Wife-— Confound her ■ Wood. And do you know my Husband is the man that Cuckolds you? Mr. Easy. How ! thy Husband ! still better, and better ! I desire no greater Plag-ue shou'd befall you, then to feel what I doe. Wood. You are very uncharitable, but Sir /find my heart much, at ease, and since this common Calamity has befal'n me, I am resolv'd to. make the best on't, I have put off my Husband, and intend to enter tain a Gallant, r ' 7 Court.. Faith Madam i'me sorry / cannot serve you, for 1 me newsy entringupon that dangerous Sea, where you have been too lately, ship- wrack's. . Wo ed. Why Mr. Courtwell, you are not married ? Court. Yes indeed am I.. Clare. Faith Madam, i'de 'en think of Mr. Terigreen , he's very pretty, and- very young,.. v v Court.

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'&>■) Claris to rhy hearts breaking, behotd,trmt pretty young Gentleman ts becomea-Lady, and my Wire, Clare! Clare. Is he? well there's no trust in humane things-' well the Town's wideband many distressed Gamesters will be glad upon a loosing hand, to bekind. I food. Nay if Mr. Courtwell be gone, I will never think of his Sex; more, but thus kind He be to Lovechange, to beg of you Mr. Easy,to resign your Wife to him, being much fitter to be his Mistress. Mx.Easy. I do renounce her, let herdowhat she will, He have a Mistrifs too, and will be young agen, what fay you Betty} Betty. Sir, I never lik'tan old man much, especially having been so lately a Lady to a young Knight. Sir Ralph. Suxejo, He take thy counsel, twere simple to go borne and be laught at,as all the Country will do,if I return without a wife. JoS Besides sir, you will have your thousand pounds agen. Sir Ralph. I, I, I considered thattooman/ comeMrs. Betty if you think fit, He 'en take you instead of Mrs. Grace, ungrateful Grace. Grace. Indeed sir Ralph, fhe'l make a good wife. Sir Ralph. She's the worse for thy recommendations,but however Hie shall take the wall of her Mistrifs. Mx.Easy. WeWfaxd&ix Ralph, I \i\eyox\x resolution, I will be young agen, and gay, and I will Irke every Extravagance, here take Betty,and vve'l send for themusickjlwill dance, and forget all sor row, oh-that my Wise, my kind, my handsome young Wife, were here now, I wou'd give her to Lovechange, yes heartily, and wish 'em joy together, comc,some musick there,^ I will not ask you Amorous, What settlement my Neece. has, for I believe she deserves none, they will be all alike, all turn— 'tis no matter what. nor you Ne phew, I will not ask what Fortune your Wife has, for be she rich, or be she poor? she will prove an errant — - Much good mayrdo you Sir, I am young agen, and will live as lewdly as the best ot you, come fall to dancing, be merry, very merry, whilst you may, for sorrow will come fast enough He warrant ye, come, come, to Frisking, to Frisking. [They Dance. Enter Lovechange and Mrs. Easy in Masquerade. • Lov. By your kave Sir— ■ • . Mr. Easy. Gentlemen yare welcome, very welcome. Mrs. Easy,

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71 Mxs.Easy. I doubt you wou'd recall that word, ifyou knew who we were. .Mr. Easy. You are mistaken Sir, I care not if you be Lovechange, and my quondam Wife, d'ye<hfear, you are still welcome. Lov. Say you so sir, then have at ye. [discovers Mx.Easy. so, I like this well, lam pleas'd, wondrous pleas'd,. here sir, instead ofaffronting you, I will present you, cqme_-Sir, never hang back, J know you'welf, here live — — and lye— — and be hang'd —together ifyou please , with all my heart d'ye hear? / am not angry, no the business is done , / am a Cuckold that's not my fault, but /will not be a Fool, and so, much good may it do you kindly. " Mrs. Easy. Well sir, /thank you, 'tis no disgrace tobe aÆfistriss as the World goes. Lov. Faith Sir, in this gift, you have been so generous, and obli ging, that /have nothing' to return but my Wife, by my troth Sir, tryher, your Nephew hasfound her brisk and active, (he's a good soul, she made an excellent Wife for the time, perhaps (he may re pair by you, the loss she has sostaindby me. Easy. But while these gods Almighty, Guinneys reign, sjshewsapurse The needy Miss, though chajl, can scarce contain Religion, and her Hosis ofVertues, prove Too yeilding, to refisifnch pow'r of Love. Jove never raind in &osd, but you found Laps, Without refpe& to after Thunder-claps : The loose Gallant grown poor, musiyeild, and then - Hey for old Wine, old Treasures, and old <Jtfen. FINIS.

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The Epilogue. WHat has our Toet done you lookfo big, Has he not treated you with brisk Intrigue} Some with dull Morals, wou'd affront the Age, And make a Conventicle of the Stage. Shou'd he, but treat you with such' things as those be: Damn thefententious Fop come ■ less to Md^i . Wou'd ye recall some flories of your own, What on this Tuft, what on that Banh^ was done, Our T lay perhaps uncenfurd might have gone. Ton Rogue sryes one, behold on yonder fide, 1 joy to name it ; I, and Phillis dy'd : Another with fierce Indignation raft, Cryes, Damn her for a Whore there were IClap't: Another year, whoever lives, and fees, I fear you I rub the Rind off from the Trees. Jet for all this, nothing can relisi well, 'Unless we huff the gods, and he & or Hell\ With Wit, and Women, you deal much afajne, Fuji you debauch, andthen you cry 'umdown.

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r h e Country Innocence: OR, THE Chamber -Jllato TUR.ND QUAKER. A. C O M E D Y. With Alterations and Amendments. As it is now A C T E D at the THEATRE-ROTAL. Written by JOHN LEANER®, Licenfed, Apn 6. 1 677. . %gger L'EJlrange. . L 0 NVON'. Rrinted for • Charles Hdrperf at the Flower-de-luce, . over r againiTSt- 5>unfiatt$~Cbmch in Fleehftreet. , 1 677. . \

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To his honoured Friend Sir FRANCIS HINCHMAN. IN my juvenile Tears , when I had the Honour of being your School-fellow, you not only encouragd my Fancy, but gave me fuch Inftructions, as I may boldly fay, rais'd me to this Height of Prefumption ; and although J dare not reckon my filf among ft the Number of thofe who daily Rival each other for their Indeard Mrs. Laureat, yet I durft prefume in the defence of my Country In nocence, to put in for afmallfhare of that Great Glory , efpeciatly fince ufher'd into th' World under your Noble Patronage. That fhe will meet in this lewd Age with a thoufand Inconveniencies, and fever e Cenfures, fome of which may, perhaps, blaft her Firgin Purity ; yet being under your Protection, I make no doubt, will arm her foagainfi th' Affaults of Malice, thatfbe need no more fear the Envy of a Pri vate Cenfurer, than on the Stage fhe did the Honour of her Royal Aud-tors. It was a happineftl did not hope for to have her Caufe try'd by Ma-. jefty and Goodnefs ; but ftnce you ftill were happy in all your Under takings, I made no doubt (you Applauding th effect of a few lazy hours) but Fortune would fave me from that fever e Damnation, the Critick's Noife and Nonfenfe : Though Arrogance, and Fmpudence, are an Author's chief dependency, yet Modefty and Bafthf "tilnt fs fball pro claim how much I fear the Rigor of this Cenforious Age. Sir, I amfenftble, I come far fhort, both of Merit and thofe Com mendations, yo'i were pleas' d to beftow upon me, fince this trifling piece, I'm fure can merit neither ; How -ere it muft needs be much to my fatis faction to have acquir 'd the honour of your love and liking, and as this istheftrft leverventurd to undertake, I hope it will not be the laflyou will do me the honour to Protect. Self- Love in Poetry is much 'like Self- Affection in a Woman, wfm fhall communis ate with her Glafs a whole day together^ and never find (: hough fhe be moft deform d) the leaft Object that may proclaim her Odious. After I hid begun this Piece . and hud finifhedihe t-vo firffASts. I was doubtful 'whet her I f hold make .my farther progreffun . till by for- A 2 tuny

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The Epiftle Dedicatory. tune you came in andgave me fuch good Encouragement, I flew to make an End : Which makes me fay with Isomer : Infpir'd with Friendfhip, and your good Advice, I ftrove to pleafethe Age, though nere io nice. And that's the hardeft Task a man can undertake, efpecially in this Ase, where Wit conftfts only in gawdy Cloaths , monflrom French Dances, and dam'd dull Machines. A Play cannot be made without a Painter, nor expect Applaufe unlefs your gentile French-man teaches their Feet more Nonfenfe, than their Tongues that day can utter \ thofe are the Toys novo Pleafe. But for you, who underftand the very 'foul of Plays, and can by the Perfon ruefs at his Works, were pleas' d to like this Ant lent way of Writing, andthough I have not thofe taking Gr 'aces which the World admires, yet you were pleas' dto like my Country Innocence,//* its home ly drefs, as well 'as thofe fine Plays compos' dof Noife andOrnament. Sir, I keep you by my Impertinence from your moreferioits Studies, and from that which you may better like than thefe rude Lives. Tet I hope as you have hitherto incourag'd me, you will not now condemn him who writ more topleafe you than himfelf hoping by that means to In gratiate my felf more into your favour than ever, and without e>ffencey prefume to write my felf , Sir, the moft Conftant Admirer of Tou and your Merits , Tour Servant to Command , JOHN LEANER D. TO TIE

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TO THE READERS. YOu may imagine , That I am vain-glorious in thus Crouding a Play into the World, before Was fcarce acquainted with it ■ but when you, as well as I, know the Reafon, you will noc blame my haft. I think there is fcarce any that us'd to fee Plays, but went (nay croudedj to help a new Au- thor into th/ World, and I think (without Oftentation) never was Houfe more throng'd • what Applaule it had, 1*11 leave to your Cenfiiring, not daring to blafe my own Merits. The firft, lecond, and other times it was Acted, I think loft me no Credit, but 'as Fortune never for a Continuance ftays with one perfbn, -lo at length fhe Jaded me, robbing me of the Honour of my Plays continuance for that time ; by a Mifchance which hapned to one, whole Part was too confiderable to be quickly ftudied. This I thought fit to acquaint the World withal, that it might take ofFthofe calumnious and falfe Reproaches, the Criticks of this Age would throw upon me. But Gentlemen, to you I fpeak, who judge more for Affection, than for Juftice, be not fevere to One ne're writ before ; ufe him but as kindly as you do your Miftris, the firft Night of your Enjoyment, and then I need not fear, had I a thouiand Enemies. And

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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To the Readers. And you, fage ferious Judges, who damn all Plays this Age has yet produced, learn to be kind to one you never faw ; Applaud him, though, in whifpers, and he'll ftrive, ere long, to give you thanks in that Degree , which you molt wifli , and he doth moft defire, that is, in once more bringing before von the Works . GENTLEMEN, of one, who defires to be your Obliging Servant, JOHN LEANEKD l-ROLOGUE.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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PROLOGUE: Spoken by Mr. C LARK AS a young Girl that's newly come to Town, ~) And in her Buffet wanders up and down, > Ventures her Maidenheadfor half a Crown j So our young Poet with his fir Jl Defign Hazards his Credit for a Pint of fVine. Honour s grown wondrous cheap^ as well as Plays • ~) J Gad, both are worth nothing, now adays, C Since ev'ry Top pre fumes $o wear the Bays. Never was fVit fo much abus'd before • -^ The Trade's grown common, and the Jilting Whore's y. Debauch' d in ev'ry Street, at evry Door. \ Tou men of PVit^ of Honour, and Renown, -j Thofe little Tops, the Monflers of the Town, C To be thought witty, with their Noife cry down. \ But let that pafs . Damn all thofe men offenfe, Whofe Wit confijls in Noife and Impudence. Our Tate's fo hard, and you are fo (evere, To hifs and rail^ is all your Bus'nefs here. The JA'ifor-Maiks yourhind^ and not the 2Vit - Talk Bawdy ', and Debauch your [elves i' th* Pit. Then in a rage^ as if your rWit was fear d, Tou damn the Play^ though fear ce a fVordyou heard. Pray let Good Nature^ now that flighted Mifs^ IVhiffer the tVits, and beg 'em not to hifs. Tor thofe whofe fVit confiftsin gawdy Qoaths, In vamping Old, and ftudying New Oaths, He leave, until their wifnt of Noife and Senfe Damn 'em beyond their own Impertinence. Aftoxs

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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A£tors Names Sir Oliver Bellingham • — Mr. Lydell. Sir Robert Malory , ■ ■ ■ ■ Mr. Coyfh, Captain Mullineux,- • Mr. Goodman. p/ufa . .. Mr. Wilt/hire. Jlajb, ■ Mr. Griffin. Gregory Dwindle ', > — Mr. Haynes. Mr. William, Mr. Powel. Old Thra/bard, — Mr, Watfon. Abrahamhis Son,- - — — ■ Mr. Styles. Two Servants.1 Shepherds andShepherdeffes. A Conftable and Watchmen. Six Morrice Dancers, andFidlers. W O M E N. Lady Lovely #. W idow, — lArs.Marjhad. Lady Malory, ■ -Mrs. Putter. Margaret "7 Mrs. Baker. and £ Daughters to Thrafhard. Gillian, 3 • Sarah Cook. Barbara,L&dy Lovely s Maid, « Mrs.A'nep. Old Gentlewoman^ * — -Mr. P err in A COMEDY,

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

London

[»] THE Country JJtmocente, J OR, THE Chamber-maid tunrd QJU AKER ACT. 1 Enter Sir Oliver and Mr. William. Mr. Will. V "% Elieve me, Sir, I have told you what yourWor- L^' mip may moft certainly truft to. M j| Sir Oliv. — May I not fpeak with her ? '•^ Mr. WiU. — You know my place — there's no more hope from the deep pit of Grief; to raife in her any conceit of Love, than there's to raife her Husband up again from the cold Bed he fleeps in. Take this for all : My Lady, Sir, has •*>vow'd to live and die a Widow — So I leave you. {Ex.Mr.WiU. Sir Oliv. —-Is't poffible? Well, I know not ! but if fhe has made fuch a Vow, and keep it ! to find out fuch another and a Phcenix, is but an equal labour. Enter Mr. Rafh. Raft. — Save you Sir Oliver. Sir Oliv. — As much to you, kind Mr. Raft). Raft. — You have been with the Widow, this melancholy Lady already. Give you much joy of your fair hopes , Sir Oliver. Sir Oliv. — As much to your felf Sir, kind Mr. Raft). Rafh. — I'le hope as much as I can, though you are a Knight and I but an honeft Citizen : A Mercer is a Merchant, and wi B loo 1

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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1 " I — / The Comttry Innocence : Or, * 2 look for good Ware for his money. [Knocking within at the floor. Sir Ohv. — If he fhould enter now ; He lee the iflue. Enter- Mr. William. [ri ••■; Rajfi. — You know my coming to fpeak with your Lady Mr. William '. Mr. Will — But fhe's not it leafure to hear you, Rafo. — I hop.e you do-but Jeft. Mr. Will. • — Believe me, Sir, in Earned. Rajf}m — But Fie not tak't in Earned. Mr. Will. — ■■ Butyea -ffluft. [Offers to go. to the door. Though you are a Citizen, you are not free of this Hall, and therefore rauft have no admittance. [Exit Mr. Willi Sir Oliv. — Give you much Joy of your fair hopes. Another—- Enter Plufh. Plift). — Save you Gentlemen : how is't Mr. Raft) .<? Raf. — As well as may be Mr. Pluft). PI ft). — You have got the fbrt of me, I fee that Gentlemen ; a Suit brought me home this Morning made me ftay fbme what the longer^ but my Taylors Bill, like a Woodcock as he is, fhall be fo much the longer a paying you have been within ? Raft). — In our time. Pluft). — I mean this Morning. Raft). — But the Lady means no fuch thing, Sir. Sir Oliv. — We heard of your Worfhips new Suit, and would not go in before it. Pluft). — lie lead the way then. [Knocks at the door. Enter Mr. William. tyfcWillia*n good Morrow, good Morrow fweet Mr. William: and whercs the Lady ? you fee we come to come to her. Mr. Will. — By your favour, Sir, you are too hafty. Phft). — Why, is not the Lady up yet : Mr. Will — Not for you to take her down Sir. Farewell. Pluft). — This Fellow's fawcy. . , [Ex. Mr. Will- Sir Oliv. — Minds not your \\ orfhips new Suit •*, but we muft* h.Q content. Raft,.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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the Cajnhermaid turn d Qmkgr. 3 Rap. — We mayJje.B^ent^SijCjiivt-npitcpntent 5 for nothing contents me but the Lady. T "_? I _p »rf_ «-v\* * r £>/*<? 6V Robert Mallory. Sir Rob. — Who have we here, Mr Pluft), Mr. Raft > I dare be Co bold as embrace you two « but my Noble Sir, my SIR of a Thonfand per Annum. Plnft). — Why, I can be a Knight an I lift Sir. Raft. — And I can be Knight an I lift Sir. Sir Rob. — Dub'd with the City Dagger — then Raft) would be rafh indeed : you come to fee my Sifter? Las good hearts ! Methinks the Gates of themfelves fhould fly ope to fiich brave men as you are. Sir. Oliv. — You have the Old Heart ftill, Sir. Sir Rob. — The Young Heart ftill Sir Oliver the Mad Heart, the Merry Heart- the Light Heart, with the Candle of Conceit burning in it as bright as Lucifer, Hefter and Veflper : you have not been within ? Fie turn out this pair ofAfles, and then you fhall fee my Sifter. I perceive by your melancholy looks, my melancholy, pettifh, peevifh Sifter is not at this time to be fpoke withal. 'Tis fuch a foolifh Thing*, fhe knows not Worth, nor how to entertain't : fuffice it Gentlemen, I do ; and fhall not go behind her back to let her know your Merits : and in a juft proportion to that Merit, that mafs of Merit, you fhall find her favour : So Mr, Puft) and Mr. Raft) I fhall delire you to kaDeT' v >i u Both You 1 remember. .Sir Rob. Shall I. remember (Gentlemen) to eat, to fieep, to drink ? then I'le remember you [Ex. Plufh and Rafh. Sir Oliv. Then ? when Sir Robert ? Sir Rob. — When I am afleep awake I fhall never mind "em, for their Worfhips are hardly worth it. Sir Oliv. Yes in a iuft proportion to their merit. Enter Abraham. - Sir Rob. Yes, that's juft nothing r- hang 'em Glow- Worms, hang urn. Sir Oliv.-^— Here's another Rub in our Alley, Sir. B2 Sir

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Country Innocence: Or, 4 Sir Rob. A Tenants Son of mine and how does my honeft Abraham} Abr The better your good Worfhip is well! Sir ; I was to feek your good Worfhip, at your Right Worfhipful Houfe Sir ; but miffing you there, I rejoyce I have met with you here. Sir Rob. Why? what's the matter? Abr am , what's the matter? Abr. — — In the way of Love, as they fay, from my Father and my Sifter, and my t'other Sifter too you know who I nrean Sir Robert. Sir Rob. Thy fcolding Sifter ? Air. You are in the right. Sir Rob. And how does Margaret my Pretty Tenant ? Abr. That Pretty One is pretty well Sir. Sir Oliv. Remember me to her by this. {Gives him a Ring. Within this day or two at the fertheft I fhould breath a Gelding} it may be that way, and vifit my Pretty Tenant. Abr. Long may your Worfhips Gelding breath, and your Worfljirful Selfalfb. I am in hafte Sir Robert. Sir Rob. Take your own. time, Good Abram. Abr. Thank your good Worfhip Sir Robert. Sir Rob. — . I have done your Patience wrong, [Exxongying. Indeed! have 3 but the beft that lies in me to right it, you fhall command. Now to my Sifter. [Knocks at the door. Now where's my Sifter ? Enter Mr. William. Mr. Will. She's within Sir Robert. Sir Rob. Come then, let's to her. Mr. Will - You muft pardon me : fhe's fb retir'd to Soli tude, and fet fb deep in grief, that till her fighs and tears wiH give her leave to entertain fuch worthy Vifitants, 'tis her ftri*£t command that no man enter. Sir Rob..-, Not my felf? Mr. Will.- Your felf, Sir, if you would" not fwell her grief too big for her faint Brea.ft to carry ; give her way, a little time may change her. {Exit. Sir Rob. 'Tis enough you fee Sir Oliver : Sir. Oliv. Your love, Sir Robert. Sir Rob. ~n But, as her Gentleman difcre^tly faid, AJittletime may change her: We muft ftill In fuch a kind humour win a Woraans will. [Exeunt*

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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the Chambermaid twrid Quatyr, 5 Enter Mr. William and Barbara. Mr. Will. Come, thou mak'ft fuch a matter of nothing. Bab. -Nothing, do you call it ? I know not, but I'm fure I feel fbmething 'tis almoft kicking ripe already. Mr. Will. Almoft kicking ripe? come, come, thou art a Chambermaid ftill : and I prithee what's this but a Work that belongs to the Chamber ? Bah. Well, you will not marry me ? Mr.Will. And hazard my place with my Lady — —and yet now I think on't 1 will Bab. Marry me ? Mr. Will. To fbme of my Old Acquaintance : there are Hundreds in the City that have fwallow'd worfe bits than thou art. [Exit Mr.Will. [Exit Mr.Will. Enter Lady Lovely in Mourning vail'd, Lady Mallory and Old Gentlewoman. Lev. Urge me no more; but let the Love you feem to fhow be expres'd in Words, that better fuit with fuch a Robe as this, and my immutable refolve. Mall. Then I petfwadein vain,yetwhil'ft you live (incom-- pafs'd thus with fbrrow and folitude) a Widow you feem to voice to the ill cenfu-ring World fbme imperfeftion in your felf. 'Tis true, you loft a worthy Gentleman, my felf a Noble Bro- ther ; yet if you lov'd him living, love him dead; then I am fure you'l caft all fbrrow off, and ceafe to wrong your felf. Old Gentle. Mark you that now ? Mall. — — 'Fis the beft Tomb-ftone you- can lay upon him 5 the nobleft Monument you can erect; and to that Monument an Epitaph, fhall make him live for ever. Old Gentle. Law you there now ! fhall make him Jive for ever! you are not dumb tro? are you? Lov. Would thou wert, or I had loft my hearing ; I can wifh nothing fbadverfe tome, as your Tongues: and therefore if your Vifits bring with them nothing but thefe perfwafions- — v Mall. Keep away. Old Gentle. Nay, as fpeak't as think it, ■■■—■— Here's a coyle for

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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6 The Country Innocence : Or, for a Husband, I have had for my own part I — 2_ — 3 4» and yet if the fifth come up handfomely to me, I know what I I know, I warrant you. Mali. How ! Five ! Old Gentle. Fifteen, if the Deftinies had Co decreed it. Enter Mr. William. Mr. Will. Madam, there be Suitors below to fee you. Mr. Raft) the Mercer — one Pluft a humorous Gallant, and a fpie! and fpan new Suitor a Country Gentleman, one Mr. Gregor^ Dwindle. Old Gentle. —- Spruce Mr. Raft I know. Mall.- — And I, Mr. Plufh, a notable humorous Coxcomb: but what's that Gregory ? Mr. Will. — Unknown to me; but believe me, together they make up a delicate Motion. Is your Ladifhip pleafed to fee um ? Lov. — Prefent your Motion fomewhere elfe, my Griefs give way to no fuch lightnefs. Mr. Will. l'le tell 'em what you fay. [Is going Mall. Pray ftay a little, I know thefe Suitors are bm empty things; not worth our ferious thoughts : yet Sifter, pray let um Enter, let 'em look upon you. Lov. Still your defile's my trouble. Old Gentle. Come, come, pray : you are fb melancholy. Mall. Why, their mirth will be a means to Cure you. Lev. Kill me rather. Old Gentle. Go, bid 'em come. Lov. Bid 'em be gone. Mall. Nay, then you are too Cruel : Stay. Lov. Sifter, if you know no other Merriment, thanwl you raife from my vexation, take it, I will not hinder your L iires ; pray take it. Old. Gentle. You will not leave us, will you ? Lov. Yes. MaU. And go mew your felf up in your Chamber, I'd cloyftered Nun, there wafte away your tedious Hours in fi< and fpend the D3y in groans : for my part, I am altogether Mirth and open Air ; a Pi ifbn can't content me-: but Sill . bef

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. j before you go, let me intreat one favour of you. Lov. -What is't ? Mall. That in your abfence you'd be pleas'd to let your Waiting Gentlewoman appear in your Apparel : 'tis but flipping off this upper Garment, and this Mourning Vaile, and ihe's my Lady. Mr. Will. How ? my Bab, my Lady ? Mall. It will be fport to us, and to your felf a rare ad vantage, Sifter. Lov.- Though pleafure be nopleafure to this Bofbme,fince you propofe the acquittance of that trouble, your defile's granted. Mall. But be fpeedy then with your dire&ions for her carriage in it. [Ex. Lady Lovely, Bab, and Mr. William. Old Gentle. Did you ever fee fuch a felf-will'd Thing as this is ? a Widow this two months, and yet not hear of a Suitor. Enter Mr. William, Rafh, Plufh, W Gregory. Mr. Will. The Gentlemen, an't plea (e you. Greg. Yes indeed, an't pleafe you. " Old Gentle. Mr. Raft ! Raft). Your Servant, Gentlewoman. Maflf Mr. PluftA Pluft). My name is Pluft). Mafter my Title, and Sir a Title - that may be. Greg. — — And my name is Gregory. Pliift).- — Fop — the found is out of feafon— but where's the Lady ? Raft). — — I, where's the. Lady? Greg. — : — We would fee the Lady. Pluft). 1 hope fhe has done Mourning now, has fhe not ? * Greg.- Why, does the Lady Mourn ?. Mr. Will. Indeed fhe does. ' Greg. 'Tis a delicate thing to Mourn. — Well, an my Far ther would but die once!' would we could fee this Lady. Enter Bab^ like Lady Lovely vailed. . Old Gentle. You have your wifh already. Raft). Beauteous Lady- PMy.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Conntry Innocence : Or, 8 Pluft). Moft: beautious Lady. Greg. Moft beautiful Lady that may be : for yet I fee no fuch matter. _ , Pluft. Thy Eyes are veil'd withIgnorance,or elie,through this thin veil, thou might'ft as we, behold matter of admi- ration ! • you'l vouchfafe; not yet. Bab. Alas 1 — upon their captive Heart, my forrows yet have fet too ftrong a Guard for fuch delights to enter. Pluft). I could with, that Conqueror of thy Heart and all his Guard were vifible, that I might challenge them. Mr. Will, 1 marry Sir, that were a challenge indeed. Pluft). Methinks I could — do — Mall. What do you think you could do Sir? piufh. O my moft delicate Lady ! Mr. Will. Dohismoft delicate Lady; a terrible Do indeed. Old Gentlew. Well Lady; if this be the man fhall have you, you fhall have a Man I can tell you. Qreg. if i be the Man that (hall have her, fhe fhall have a Man I can tell you. Old Gentlew. But he's a fighting man. Greg. A fighting man ? Let him play at the Ancient Wea- pon, an he were a Fencing Man, Il'e have about with him. Mall. The Ancient Weapon! what Weapon's that? i Greg. Why this. {Show his hand. Mr. Will. As Wife as Valiant ; 'tis the Ancient Weapon indeed Sir. Mall. — And why not this > — {Showes his Sword. Greg. — I am better acquainted with this. Plufh. --Well, we fhall meet ? Greg. — And meet again : tell me of fighting — Lady ! Old Gentlew. I fee you are valiant Sir ; — and you are happy in having fo much Valour as you fee attend your Beauty. [7b Bab. Bab. — I muft confefs them Worthy Gentlemen; but they muft pardon me; — the Worth that I have loft in my dead Husband, is fo full and frefh upon my'underftanding: — that all ehehave but homely entertainment — and yet you are welcome Gentle men. All three. — For that we thank you. Raft. — We muft hope ftill. Greg. — Well, and my Father would but die once ! I livein hope too Lady. Mr. Wjn

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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the Chambermaid turrid Quaker. 9 Mr. Will. You fee their Valour Sir, — and what's your Weapon^ Raft). I am no man of the Sword I have no Weapon. Old Gentleiv. How Sir, no Weapon ? Mr. Will. — What fhould you do in Cupid's Fencing-School, and have no Weapon? Raft). — There was a Time I could have croft'd a Cudgel; and if any man ftrike me, I have a Weapon too. Mr. Wil. — The coldeft Flint has fire I fee : what Weapon ? Raft). — One that is indeed all Weapons, Long Sword , Sword and Dagger, Sword and Buckler, Single Rapier and Dagger, Hal bert, Half-pike, Quarter-Staff, Short Sword and Gauntlet, and that terrible Fly-flap the Fauchion. - Mr. Wil. — All thefe in one ? . Raft. — Or one that's worth all thefe, and that in a word is the Law. Mr. Wil. — A terrible Weapon indeed. Raft. — There, let me firk urn, and jerk 'em ; there, let me ftand upon tearms; there, let me play the Mafter, and Mr. Attor ney my Ufher, and then with all the Weapons in that School have at 'em. Enter Sir Robert and Sir Oliver. Mr. Wil. —This goes heyond your Rapier, or that Ancient Weapon the Fift. Mall. — We are betray'd : my Husband and Sir Oliver. Bab. — What's to be done ? Mall. — Play the Lady a little longer, and handfbmly Bab, and Tie promife thee a new Gown. Sir Rob. — Come^come, we will fpeak, and fpeed too,my Knight of aThoufand/w Annum. Where's this Mourning Lady? What, my Madona and my Lady Littleworth ! hoyday ! this Covy of Coxcombs too ! Raft. — Sir Robert. Sir Rob. —One. Raft). — Kind Sir Robert. Sir Rob. — Two. Greg. — Worthy Sir Robert. Sir Rob. — Three : yet never a wife word amongft them. What ftill dumb Lady ? An ye were as heavy as Lead, 'twas but a light C trick

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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io The Country Innocence : Or, trick of you to deny acccfs to fuch a man as this is, and allow it to fuch Mimicks as thefe are, s'death I could kick 'em out o'th Room, and be angry with you, though you are my Wives Sifter, for lodging fuch bafenefs within you. Old Gentlew. —Why, you are not out of your Wits, are you ? Sir Rob. You have no Wit to be out of, Gentlemen : you are all' Hobby-hoi fes, an it pleafe you to leave the houfc now, and come again— when you arc fcnt for — you fhall be — heartily glad to be welcome ? 'Mall,. — You fee his humour, Gentlemen, pray leave us. Greg. — Why ? but I hope ■ Mall. — Not one word more an ye love me. Greg. —Nay, then — I would I were bur gone once. Exeunt manent Sir Rob. Sir Oliv.Lady,. Mall. Bab. and Mr. William. Sir Rob.. — Come, take my Couofel and forget him. Bab. — Never. Sir Oliv. — Still looking down wards' to your Husbands Grave ? Bab. — Tb thofe that wear fb fad a Suit as this, the Grave's the GJafs they ufe to deck urn by. Pray give me leave. Sir jRo/*. — Prethee look up a liufe; — I can fhew thee ..a Glafs, that fhall refleft no fuch -affright ed.fhadows. . Bab.— Oh! Oh! Oh! Mr. Wil. Excellent Mourning Lady. Sir Rob..-'- The Nuptial Knot binds Loving Paires togethervon ly-for term of Life, has no extent o're the Divorce of Death. Bab. — Pray, pray, no mors. Sir Oliv. — That only binds., the Living to the Living,. and not the Living to the Dead» Sirica/*. — That flelh, that hath 'Soul within it; the endow ments andexcellencies, bounteous Heav'n btftowes to that, has nothing but the frightful fhape, and the cold Figure of a Man. Sit Oliv. — Yet this; vvhil'ft you doat- upon your Husband* tluft, you do (fwect Lady) doat upon your Torment. Bab. — Yon. have my Refblution, fo pray, leave me. Sir Oltv. — And you'be buried in your Husbands Grave : I fee my Suit muft dye too... Sir Rob.^ — Yes, and let, if, let it for ever dye to her, and- live to one deferves it better. Come, lie bring thee, though fhe bev my Wives Sifter, to one th-at's younger, fiirer, richer, and it mav be—honcfter too.,. Mdlli

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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the Chambermaid turrtd Quahgr. 11 MaU.— How, Sir Robert, Honeftcr ! Sir Rob. — Yes, honefter 5 an (he proftrate her felf to a Set of Moris-Dancers — and negleft fuch a Ctfar as this is ! Come Sir Oliver, let's away. Mall. Nay, but heark you, heark you Sir Robert, and worthy Sir Oliver, that you may fee this. Lady, is not the Woman that you take her for ; look, do you know this Lady ? £Bab difcovers her felf. Sir. Rob. -r How, Bab> S'uOliv. — My Ladies Chambermaid ! Mr. Wil. — A trick of mirth they put upon the Coxcombs. Sir Rob. — Were you my Lady > Bab. — So your Lady would have it, Sir Robert. Sir Rob. My Lady Bab — how like you this Sir Oliver? Sir Oliv. — This Change has put fome life into me Sir} and I muft tell you, better'd my opinion both of the Ladies Wifdom, and her Goodnefs. Sir Rob. — But heark you Wife, may we not fee my Sifter ? Mall. — Faith, yet her temper is not as we'd have it ; but we (hall win her by degrees, and turn her melancholy to a fpright ly humour. Sir Oliv. — Then Tie not doubt my happinefs. Sir Rob. Come, Sir Oliver, mean time we'l fee what mirth my Houfe can yield to entertain you with, — Aha ! my Girl ! Why, luch a Wench is worth her weight in Pearl ! [Exeunt manent Bab and Mr. Will. Mr. Wil. — Well, thou haft play 'd my Lady like a Lady : I have a trick from this Conceit to do, Shall make us fport, and help thy fwelling too. {Exeunt. A C T. 1 1. Enter Old Thrafhard and Margaret dreft Genteelly. Marg.Ql R, I have fpoke my danger. Thr. \^ A dangerous cafe, believe me ; and yet methinks there's no great danger neither : for, fay a man offer to blow thee up C 2 with

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The Country Innocence: Or, 12 with Love-powder; if his Train lie fb open, you may fee it: you have the Wit, I hope, to fhun it, h'an't you. Marg.—l have done hitherto. Thr. — Anddo'ft thou fear thou can'ft hold out no longer ? Marg. — Sir, I do not. Thr. — That's well, but to the point: what is he ? do I know him?* Marg. — Yes, if you know Sir Robert Malory your Landlord,' Father. Thr. — Sir Robert ! He aim againft thy Ghaftity? has he beftow'd upon thy Infancy that care and coftthat he has-done ; maintained thee 'mongft his own, and for this? is this the beftyou can af foard him? Marg. — No — Father, for thefe fhould I forget to pay, the moftobfecjuious Duties I can tender, 'twere juft in Heav'n I fhould forgft my felf. 2/fr. — Had this been fpoke of any other man, I might have lent an car to't: — but, Sir Robert! Noble Sir Robert I — that brave man, Sir Robert ! our bounteous Benefactor f Say he has fcatter'd fome words i'th' way of merriment, fbme plefant, idle — -- wanton— what d'ye call it ? fprinkled a little Bawdry in his fpeech ? as Courtiers ma}' , elfe they are no men of Fafhion. That cuts not- off a Maidenhead — Nay, perchance the Merriment** that you interpret Luft, was his meer love to Vertue. Mar.— Vertue! Thr. — Yes :~^ 'tis. my Conceit, that all his Talk, his Letters, and all the Gifts he fent you, were employ'd i'th' way of Trya-1*-. hot. to make thee naught; but Co. to found thy goodnefs... Mir. — Think you fo? lie think fa too then Father. Enter Gillian. Gill. — This is fine, you have the golden time on't. Thr. — What golden time ? you'l* ftill be feolding. Gill.—- Scolding! Marry come up Mrs. Jinny-finny; we can't fpeak to you now, but 'tis feolding; well, Ifay little; Tl.r.- — Nothing at all were better. Gill. — But I'le fay fomething; has a Woman a Tongue to fay nothing ? Margj— Pre thee be patient Sifter. Gill;

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the Chambermaid turnd Quaker. \ 5 Gill.— Yes I waun't you, I muft Wafh, Scowre, Brew and Bake, and do this thing, and do that thing, and do every thing, while fueh a Beautiful Bloufe as you are, muft fit ftill and do nothing. : Thr. — Why, do'ft thou not fee her at work? Gil. — At work! a great piece of work adeed Law! Prick, Prick, Prick, as if fhe bad nothing in the World to mind, but Prick, Prick, Prick; but 'tis no matter, 'tis but my hard For tune ; I am a Fool indeed, and fb you make m"e. [Weeps. Thr. — What, what, a Show'r after this Peale of Thunder ? Nay, do not cry good Gillian. Enter Abram^ - Ab'r. — Oh! Father, Father ! Thr.— Now Boy, what News with you now? ' Abr. — Brave News Father ; News of the brave Sir Robert. Marg. — Purfue me ftill — Good Father give me leave while he is eome in and gone again. - Thr. — What leave ? Marg. — To abfent my felf, but in fbme Neighbours houfe : I have a trick to pafs him — You may tell him I'm gone to London. Abr. — When I have told him- already you'r here in the Parlor a fewing. Thr. — Come, you'r a Baggage, a foolifrr Baggage to injure with fuch frivolous fufpitions, a Gentleman of his repute and goodnefs: come, Let nje hear no -more on't. Abr. --Sirfter Gillian, I have the rareft News for you. „ Gil. — Forme,* 'tis well : and what News have you -got for me Sir ? » Abr. — Skipping News, lepping News, tripping News. Gil. How !- Dancing Brbther Abram> Dancing! Abra. Dancing, Prancing, Advancing ; Nay, 'tis a Match : a Match upon a Wager. G7I. A Match ! who be they ? r<- Abr. Why, all the Makls of our Town Edmonton, and*, all the mad Wenches of Waltam. Gilt AvMatch, and leave me out ! When, when is't Brother? Abr. Marry, e'en this Morning, they are now going to't helter skelter. [Mhfk^wHhin. Gil: AticHeave me out ! Where Brother, where > Abr,

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14 The Country Innocence: Or, Abr. Why, there Sifter Gillian, there, at our own door almoft; clofe by the May-pole; on the Green there: heark, you may hear them hither. [Muftci again. Gillian Sings. SHALL the Laffes and Lads, to be merry all Day, To Frolic k. and Kift, to be bucksome and Gay, Mtet all on the Green t To chit fe out a Queen , And leave out the bhfs of their mortal Eft ate ; The Lafs that's all Ajrie, and longs for the Fate, That Fate which is common to thofe who can tell The Blejfwgs of Youth, that in Pleafure excel. Ex. Singing and Dancing. And I be not One ! Abr. Thou't never be Two, I think; for on my Confcience there is no man that knows her has valoir enough to come near her. Thr. Why, well faid Girl, keep but that refblution Enter Sir Robert. And let his purpofes be what they can, they cannot hurt thee. Look, he's come already. Sir Rob. Good morrow Tenant : Good morrow Beautiful Te nant. Thr. As much to my Worthy Landlord. Abr. A-s much to my Worthy Landlord. Sir Rob. My Tenant Abram God-a-mercy good Tenant Alram. I want your welcome Fair One. Marg. Sir, you are welcome. Sir Rob. Had this been fpoke with Smiles upon thy Cheek, I durft have fworn the Syllables had been the language of thy Heart. What, ftill fo adverfe to my Pleafure ? Tenant, and my young Tenant, fhall I crave the Room? I have fbmething to de liver from my Lady, that fhe would have a Secret to the Ear of ev'ry one but Margaret. Thr. The Room? our poverty pofleffes nothing Sir, but what is yours ; you may command it. Come Abr. I fmell my Landlord: but — no more words but mum. ■i ) 'dv/ [Ex.Thr.and Abram. Sir

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the Chambermaid turnd Qua\er. 1 5 Sir Rob. Still, ftill this cloud upon thy brow, fweet Peg, you know my mind. Marg. And you know mine Sir Robert. Sir Rcb. I mean, I love you. Marg. Not half fo well as I love you. Sir Rob. Love me ! then there's fome hope n gain. [Aftde. Let's fee how willingly you'l yield, to* my Embraces. How ! fly 'em Peg ? fuch a thing deny'd, hbw canft thoufay thou loveft me? Mar. Yes, Sir: I love you in your Name, your Reputation, the Dignity you carry in your years, in your Lady. I love you Sir, i'th1 fair Benevolence you owe her Vermes. In a word, Sir Robert, T love you in that Purity, that fhall when Death threatens, make you look boldly on him. Thus I love you. Sir Rob. This is not that I look'd for ; do you remember, your Father is my Tenant ? Marg. Sir he is. Sir Rob. Nay, fince you urge it, let me tell you Minion, he's not my Tenant neither, but my Beadfman. Marg. And like an -humble Beadfman in his Prayers remembers all your Charity.* Sir Rob. He does,, but you fotget it Fair One. Mar. Then let Hea'vn when we Petition the reward it merits forget me toot**** Sir Rob. Is't not forget fulfiefs, when all the Love the tender cares and c jft, that from thy Infancy, to this ripe Growth, I have btftow'd upon you, cannot gain me fbch a.requeft as this. Marg. This!: Alas! your greateft gain's in lofing : Nay, Tie tell you, the Love, the Care, that Coft, that Noble Breeding, which feems to you a winning Argument, is my beft Argument againft you. Sir Rob. How ?. Mar, Why, Sir, the Education, that fair Breeding you have 'beftow'd upon my Poverty has made me what I amj and pleri- Vifully furnifhed my Soul with all that beft. adorns her, thaftwhat fbever is in oppofition to it, is-- — , Sir Rtb. What ? Marg. Your Luft, Sir Robert: I am bold, butyet can kneel to beg your mercy for it. [Kneehi '•Sir Rob. What ? {fie imagines Water to my Flame, is Oyl t'in creafe it. The more (he puts roe off, the -more fhe pulls-meto her, Come,,

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1 5 The Conntry Innocence : Or, Come, come rife, though you be fo unkind, I can forgive you: I muft not look at firft to have Co great a happinefs, as that we aim at, but muft ufe degrees, and then Mar. What then ? Sir Rob. For this time Peg, lie leave thee: What? leave thee, and leave thee nothing? that were foul play indeed : there; nay, take it: indeed you fhall. Ato- Indeed I will not Sir; for any feivice I can do you, your Favour's price fufhcient. No, not yet ? I ha't. How I forget my-. Duty? Here fo long, and ne're a Chair to eafe you ? Abram, Bro ther; pray pardon me, Sir Robert. . •Sir Rob. How, a Chair ? kinder and kinder ftilL: Nothings like Gifts, to gain a Womans will. [4% Enter Abram. Mart,. Come, come, a Chair there for Sir Robert. { Abr . She pities your long ftanding Sir; but I have a Chair almoft at my Fingers end. [Reaches a Chair. Look you Sir, will it pleafe you Bum this Cufhion. "Sir Rob. How, Bum it Tenant ? Abr. Yes: Bum it Landlord look you Sir, o' thisfafhion, Marg. Come, you 1 be foohfn. ' [Alffamfits down. You know my mind, bring emin. {Whifpers Abram, Abr. An I bring 'em not in, let Sir Robert kick me out. [Ex. Abr am. Sir Rob. Come, fit down ; nay, yet a little nearer; you need not be afraid to fit by me. Marg. I am not Sir, as long as you are virtuous. Sir Rob. I'lebe as virtuous as an Alderman, and abhor all — --. How now ? what's that ? Muftek. within. Marg. Mufick, Sir Robert. Sir Rob. Rot on their Fiddle .and their Fiddle-ftrings, thou art my Mufick. •ni i i(J u nigcrai Enter Itt'jadl . ■ cnziw]

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the Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. 17 Enter a Morris : after the Morris this Song isfung. SONG. C Harming Beauty, you alone Deferve the Glories of a Throne; Such a Queen we Swains admire, And each Breaft is fill' d with Fire, And yet vain is our defire. Cho. Though to Love and fond Joyes we our thoughts do prefer t Tet none can be worthy, not worthy of her. I I. Thou Queen of our Joyes, and thou Goddefs of Blifs, Though the Charmes are too great to be mention din this, Let afmile, ftnce your made the bright Lady of May,, Jnftead of a frown all our Services pay; For ftnce Frown's a F ate, no fever er can be, Tour Smiles can rejoyce us and fet us all free. Cho. Free, we are free from all trouble and Strife, And this day is the beft, and the happieft of Life. [Dance again. Gil. You fee we fweat to make your Worfhip merry ; how do you like our paftime ? Sir. Rob, I like it fb well, I could with you were further off with it. Maids. Have we this for our kindnefs, Sir Robert ? Gil. Marry come up, Sir Robert. Marg. Shall I intreat you leave the Room. Gil. The Room ? Abr. So fhe faid, but I know fhe means no fuch matter, only a trick ; tell her you wonnot go. Marg. Pray leave the Room. Gil. We wonnot. Marg. Wonnot? Gil. No: We were fent for in, and we will not go outagain yet. Out ? Marry gip there, ne're a good Inch of a thoufand. Fidlers ftrike,I'le ftrike you elfe; and cut your begging Bow-ftrings. Sir Rob. I muft be gone, I fee; thefe miferable impudent Stal lions will over-run me elfe. Farewell, nothing grieves me but — D Marg.

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The Coventry Innocence •; Orb 18 Marg. But what Sir ? Sir Rob. We cannot — kifs at parting — Farewel. [ExSir Rob. Gil. Come, we'l have the t'other bout, and then Marg. Nay, we'l have no more at this time, here's enough. Gil. For you, but not enough for me; you fhall command me, fhall you ? Marg. Nay, be not angry Sifter, 'tis no Command;) but my In neat Good Sifter. Gil. Well, fincc you intreat me, and feem to know your bet ters^ you fhall have your will for once. Fidlers lead the way, and Wenches follow your Leader. cEx.Fidlersplajing,G\\\\an oxdthe \ Morris-dancers following dancing. Abr. Leader ! if feolding were fighting,what a Leader would'ft thou, be ? you'd bring 'cm on with a Powder. Enter Old Thrafhard. O! Father, Father ! Thr. Ne're a wife word for a Wager : Sir Robert's gone I fee. Marg. YcsvSir, he is. Thr. And how do 'ft find him? I dojiot think the man, that your fufpicion feem'd to make him. Marg. You have a good Opinion of him Father, and Fie not ftnnd to crols it. 77 r. Come, you'r a peevifh Thing, and I'm afraid have been diftaftefol.to him. Confider alLis his, we .muft be wife, Since by his frowns we fall, and favours rife. [Exeunt* Enter Sir Oliver, Bellingham, and He Lady Lovely. Six. Oliv.- Madam, can the. Heart thus feed (like VulturesJ on it Cclf, and bear the torment? for fuch is Grief, fweet Lady. Lov. Sir, as I am, pray leave me. Sir Oliv. Leave you to.be out Rivall'd by the.Dead ! Lov. To me he lives, and ev'ry hour appears fb really my own as .all th' Embraces of a Second Match would flick upon me like the Leperous Stains of Luft and bafe Adultery, and by this pray underftand the vainnefs of your .fuit, and fo conclude it. Sir Oliv. Na.more : Thave my Ajifwer,. and am Married. Lov. Married •' Sir

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the Chambermaid tumd Quaker. 19 Sir Oliv. As you are Madam, to my Self alone, no other earth- ly Creature ; yet my Love Petitions, that if e're hereafter, (fince now you are fo firm) you find an alteration in your Soul* to fan cy Wedlock, that I, I your Servant may, for that fecond Happi nefsto Heav'n, ftand fiir'ft in your Election. Lov. That fatisfaction take, if e're I marry, it fhall be you, that is my Refblution. Sir Oliv. I am extafi'd beyond the Joyes of Heav'n. If e're I know the Sweets of Hymen, I muft find 'em here. So, we are 'married now, and in this Joy I leave you. - As he is going Enter Sir Robert Mallory, Lady Maliory and Old Gentlewoman. Sir Rob. Here's a Rub in your way a while,my brave Knight of a Thoufand /**er Annum ;znd how do'ft find her,is fhe coming?-Ha. Sir O/77;. You fee my Hopes fet Smiles upon my Cheel«; ' let them refolve you Sir. Sir Robert. I underftand you : but when's' the Day ? Sir Oliv. Nay, queftion that no further, we fhall talk on't. OldGentlew. I, I, when a thing's done, tis done. Sir Rob. You'd feign be Doing too then ? OldGentlew. Would I not ? do you think I am all dead flefh ? 1 warrant you. Enter Mr. William. Sir Rob. Now Mr. William, what good tidings now Sir ? Mr. Will. My News is, worthy Sir, that MuUinex the ftout Sea Captain is return'd, and yefterday was feen on the Change. Sir Rob. George MuUinex ? Mr. Will. The fame Sir. Sir. Oliv. How is' t ha you lofe Colour Madam? Old Gentlew. Lady. Mall. Sifter. Sir Oliv. Befhrew the Name, and Owner of the Name, which has difturbed you What's that Name to you ? Lov. Sir, nothing but my Trouble. Sir Rob. A troublefbme Captain indeed Sir : a Suitor to her bnce, and Rival to her Husband Sir James Lovely; but mifs'd the . D 2 mark

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The Country Innocence : Or, 20 mark he aimd at; he (hot fair, but Lovely fairer; upon which he went to Sea; where he has been three Years, but's now return'd: and hearing (as it feems) that fhe's a Widow, he'd renew his Suit, give her a Broad-fide, Sir, and Board her ; nay, let me tell you, you have a hot Rival, one that will Quarrel, Fight, and by my Faith I am half afraid of Danger. Sir Oliv. If he be not all Valour and no Judgement, I fear none : but what fb e're he be, Fie be but what becomes me. Mall. It may be fbme new Beauty has him now ; fbmeForaign Miftrefs. Sir Rob. Or it may be Sifter, this time of Service in the Wars has made him only in Love with Fighting. Enter Rafh, Plufh, and Gregory. Lov. More Vexation. Sir Rob. This Mountain brings forth a Moufe ! have we talk't all this while of a Captain, and now muft be troubled with Coxcombs ? Pluft). The Gods protect you Lady. Old Gentlew. Thank you Sir. Pluft). I fpoke to that fweet Beauty. Old Gentlew. But I muft fpeak to you Sir, for you fee fhe has other employment. Pray ftand afide a little. Pluft). If I muft, I fhall attend her leafure. Old Genilew. You muft attend her too Sir : do you not fee fhe's bufie. Rafh. I would not interrupt her. Greg. I would not interrupt her ! Is that the. refblution of a Lover ? let me come to her. Sir Oliv. But you fhall not Sir. Greg. Nay, if I fhall not Sir, I will not Sir. Sir Rob. Is that the Refolution of a Lover ? Greg. A man can do no more than he can do : but an my Fa ther would but die once . Enter Captain Mullinex Rufhingin. Capt. Make nice tome of entrance ! where's the Widow > for fo I hear fhe is now. What, mourning ftill ? lam a bold Game- fter :

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the Chambermaid turtid Quaker. 21 Iter : Save you all at once ; all Suitors Gentlemen ? Rafh. Yes indeed, Sir, we are all Suitors. Sir Rob. Y'are a little to Rafh in that, for I am none. * Greg. Nor I neither : would I were at home. Capt. What are you Sir ? Raft). Sir, I am a Citizen, and a Mercer. Capt. I know you by this Wheele, [Turns him round. You have a great many Bags, and a great many Buildings too Sir ; but dare you for all that, prefume in the way of Matrimony, to look fo high as a Lady? Raft). He that can purchafe a Lordifhip. Capt . Thinks he may purchafe a Ladifhip : You my Ri val! Can you fight Sir? Raft). It may be I, it may be no, Sir. Capt. Then Fie try whether you can or no Sir. [Kicks him. Not 'a word as you love your Coxcomb. \Piift)es him out. Are you a Suitor too Sir ? [To Pluft). Pluft). Too Sir. Cap. Y'are an Afs, Sir, can you fight ? Pluft). Fight ? in a Ladies Chamber ? Capt. Why ? where would you fight Sir ? - Pluft). Why, the truth on't is 1 would fight no where, Capt. I thought as much, and therefore I will kick you — good Mr. Outfide of a Gentleman follow your valiant Leader. [Kickj him out, Old Gentlew. You will not kill him, will you ? Capt. Have you fb much Tongue, and ne're a good Tooth, Madam Fumble ? Old Gentlew. Fumble, Fumble, — — y'are a moft — . Capt. Peace, an you love your old Carcafe- — peace. Lov. You bind me to a Patience. [To Sir Oliver* Capt. One Poft fopport another ? What are you Sir ? Greg. Why 1 am a- — Gentleman. Capt. Will your Arms bear you out in the Title ? Greg. My Legs fhall bear me out, Sir. Cap. Then you will not be beat out as they were ? Greg. I fhould be very loath to be beaten. Capt. In troth I think you would Sir. Greg. Do I look like one that would be beaten ? Capt. If you ftay you muft..

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22 The Country Innocence: Or, Greg. Why, therefore I mean to be gone Sir. But if my Father woukfbut die once. ■'!&■ .Lov. Ypu fee his rudenefs, and to prevent the danger it threat ens, pray leave me. , , Sir Ota. I will not add to his too prodigal heat,nor be cold to fear it. for. 'Tig my. Love. " . v' Sir Ota. And mine to tarry, not offending you, with humble contradiction. ; ' ; Capt: 'Are thefe your Suitors Madam ? AM A little in Jell:, but you have paid them in earnelt. OldGentlew. I did but fpeak in the way of Corapaffion,.and your Lordfhip calfd me— Madam Fumble, Fumble, did I ever' fumble with you Sir? ■ ,-■,,, , . „ , , , C*tt. Be wife in being Silent 5 1 hear you have lolt a husband : How is't Widow ? Old Getdlm. You 1 quarrel with her too, will ye ? Capt. You are fo nice : I cannot Complement, kifs your white Hand and fleer upon you. I can kifs your Lip, hug you, and tell you I muft lye with you. Lov. There may be thofe of your Acquaintance, to whom this Language would be ple'afing} but to let you know how ill't ap- ■ pears to me', Tie change my Room Sir. Capt. But you {hall not. SnOljv. You lay too rude a Violence upon the tendernefs of ' Ladies. " Capt. Do I fo Sir? I thank your kind remembrance. You the man? this Ladies only man Sir ? Sir Oliv. My defire is you would not be uncivil. ■ Capt. Whatfoe're my Will produces, I can jufltifie. Sir .Oliv. That power maintains .offence, is weaknefs Sir, and "has no tafte of Breeding,, or of Manhood. Capt. Tie make you tafte of lbmcthing. [Pffl* t0 Sir Rob. But you (halt not. Have we no Servants near us. ' Lov. Save him, help. Enter Mr. William and Cut.' They interpo ft between 'em. ■ . ■ ■' Old Gentlew. O ! y'are .wicked' Captain. Cut. What? Naked Weapons in Ladies 'Chamber ? Si

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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the Chambermaid turh'd Quafyr. 2 5 ■ Sir Rob. Take her in, poor Lady, hdnV'ftie's frighted ! [Exit Lady Lovely. .E»fo-Hugh.' Hugh. My Noble Knight and Mafter ! Sir Oliv. We have done Sii'- Hugh. And you have done„there's nothing to do }if nothing to do, the lefs to take care for; the leis "to take care for, the foun der we fleep 5 and alleep we think no body hurt Sir. And (o ha- ving done, I have done. [Ex. Hugh and Gut.' Capt. You have the advantage of me. Sir. Ohv. I mufttell you, this rudenels better would become ther Field, than fuch a Place as this. Capt . That you may know, I know as much as you inftrudt me to, meet me to morrow. • Sir Oliv. I will not.- Capt. As good have laid you dare not. The Apology is pretty, all Cowards ute it. Sir Oliv. How, Cowards? Capt. Cowards. Sir Ota. His Lunacy has {hot its fclf into my Bloud. A Cow ard ! proclaime me what you call me, if I be. Capt. You'l meet me then ? - . Sir Oliv. I will. Capt. Where? Thou or I. Sir Rob. O Nay, if you break fo violently out, I (hall fufped. 'tis to prevent our Meeting ; for Manhood covers fuch Intents as thefe under a friendly teeming thus [They Embrace each other. Sir Rob. I marry, Gentlemen, I like this well. Mall. Believe me, I was jealous of worfe Matters. Sir Rob. And I, ne're truft me elfe. Capt-. You know the Place and Time, Sir! Sir Ota. You Ihall find, Lie forget neither. ■ Enter Cut, and whifpcrs Lady Mallory. Capt. So now Beautious Widow: is fhe gone ? I have no Courtfhip to purfue her with, nor will I offer it : but let me tell you, he that beft hopes her favour, if he have it, muft bid fairer

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24 The Country Innocence : Or, fairer for it than this Sword : and fo Fie leave you. _ [Ex. Capt. Sir Rob. How is it Sir? your eyes fpeak trouble ftill ? Sir Ota. Sir, if they do, 'tis only what they have from your Sifters Trouble. I muft leave you till better hours invite me to Sir Rob. Nay, Sir Oliver, our waves lye both together ; there fore pray permit me, Sir, to wait uoon you. r J { Ex. Sir Robert and Sir Oliver. MaU. Is't poffible ? be fure you raife not this fufpicion from your own Fancy ; look the ground be good , the matter's weighty. Cut. I tell you but the Voice in Edmonton, which is, that he daily Vifits this Country Innocence; whether he has enjoy 'd her yet or no, I am not certain ; but 'tis fb reported. MaU. I will not be too eafie to believe, nor yet too confident, I know there's Fire in fuch a Wenches Eye, and Old dry Wood will foon be kindled ; which if he be, Lie find a way to quench him, quench both Fires, And fatisfie at once their loofe defires. Exeunt, ACT

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Chambermaid turn' d Quaker < 25 Acfl the Third. ■ Enter Threfhard with a Zmer,Margaret>Gillian> and Abraham. Thr. Sir Robert's Hand, art fure on't ? Mar. I am too fure. Thr. And fent to thee laft night i Gill. I by this Day was it, Father. I know it to be his Hand -> what do you think of this now i Thr. I know not what to think. Mar. You fee the picture of a Luftful Heart drawn to the life. Thr. I believe thee : yet Old Sir Robert. Enter Lady M&l.difguis'd. Gill. Yes, even Old Sir Robert : who have we here, a Beg ger? Abr. Anfhedefire anything here, I fhall defire her to be o-one with a vengeance : who would you fpeak withall t — - Hum hum ha woman. Mai. A poor old woman •, be not offended, Sir. Abr. And what would'ft thou have, poor old woma n**** Mai. My bufinefs is to you. Mar. To me, what is't i Gill. I, I,what is't i Mai. Though I may fpeak it ; fince you fall into cauflefs fufpicions of me, either hear me as I am willing to prefent it to you, or as I am I'll leave you. Mar. Nay pray ftay Good Father, leave us. Thr. Take your own courfe ; — nay— -nay, come you'd fain be fcolding : on or I'll fet you forward. Exit Thrafhard,Gillian, and Abraham. Mar. Now to this private bufinefs 5 what is't <! # • :i Mai. Love, and I affure you one worth entertaining from' E ' luch

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The Country Innocence : Or, 26 fuch a matchlefs Beauty, here is the witnefs of it ; {Shems - 'tis a fair one. [Cabinet Mar. If no foul end attend it. Mil. Tis a fair offer for that fhort delight the Gentleman would purchafe. Mar. You have not nam'd the man. Mai. It is Sir Robert . Mar. Sir Robert Malory ? Mai. The fame. I might renew your memory by relating his bounties to your father ; and by thofe you cannot chufe butguefs he loves you, Fair one. Witnefs this,this noble Prize; nay look upon it, 'tis a fair one, Lady. Mar. Yet much too poor to bribe an Angel to impurity. Go bear 'em back again, and tell thy Matter the luftful Knight that fent 'em, Where we rate our Chaftity above our Life, we will not fell it for fuch Toys as thefe are. - Mai. How ! fuch Toys 1 dare be bold to tell you, in this a£_ you do not onely lofe this Golden Offer, but Happinefs for ever. Mar. Yet more vexation. I will not call thee Woman, for a Woman would never labour thus t'infeft the Name with fuch a fin as this is. Father, Sifter, for Heavens fake help me. Fa* ther, Brother, Sifter. Enter Thrafhard, Abraham, and Gillian Thr. How now, Girl 1 why, what's the matter •? ha <? Mar. Examine her. But fhe perchance may tell you what fhe does is her duty, and that to make our poor and barren For tunes freghtful with a Golden Showre. All. A Golden Showre. Abr. O rare ! an thou canft do that,Old Woman,long mayft thou rain I befeech thee. Mar. Father, you may believe me, for fhe is. Thr. What**' Mar. A Bawd. Thr. A Bawd * Mar. Nay, though the Brow of fuch a one be Brafs, fhe dares not contadict it :.. fhe's no lefs, and her imployment from Sir ■Robert Thr.

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Chambermaid turn d' Quaker. %y Thr. How ■? come come take heed. Gill. What fhould fhe take heed of t An fhe be a Bawd fhe is a Bawd. Abr. That's certain, were her Bawdfhip imployed amongft Ladies. But fhe fhall ride in Triumph: now Tobacco and Aqua viu burn thee. Gill. Now the flunking fweat upon thee and thy painted Journy-women. , Abr. How many Nofes do you think have been loft in your Bawdfhips fervice f Gill. How many Coaches have you bawdifi'd *r Abr. How long have you run on in this fin**' How often have the Coachmen and Horfes been whipp'd for your plea fure*/ Thr. Was this Sir Robert's bounty < Bafe,bafe woman ; but we'll reward your labour. Gill. You lofea Daughter of me elfe. Abr. And an Abram of me I can tell you. Thr. I'll go get an Officer, Abram provide a Cart. Gill. . And let me alone for a Bafon. {Ex. Thr. Gill, and Abr. MaU Has Love and Bounty this reward 1 \ Mar. Yes , and the beft it merits : Away, thou art a De vildreft in fhape of Woman. Mai. And thou an Angel. Now I have found thy goodnefs. {Dif covers her f elf . Know me better. Mar. My ever worthy Lady. Mai. Come, no more : thou feeft the purpofe of this poor Difguife, therefore fear nothing here. Nay, you muft take it,fince that which feem'd to be the hire of Luff fhall now be the reward of Vertue : but you muft imploy't as I direct you. Mar. Do but direct, and if I fail in any thing injoyn'd, let your difpleafure punifh me leverely. Mai. This is all ; againft my Husbands coming (for I'm fure he will not long be from thee ;) with this and more that I'll fupply thee with, trim up this homely Cottage and your felf-, it is my pleafure. Mar. 'T muft then be mine to ferve it. Enter E 2

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The Country Innocence : Or, 28 Enter Thr. Gill. Abr. Conliable and PVatcK Thr. I have told you what fhe is, Mr. Conftable . Gill. A Bawd. Abr. All over we'll not bate you an Ace, Mr. Gonlrable.; and therefore have a care youdo Juftice. Conft, I have been amongft Whores and Bawds too before now, and I think I have tickled them foundly. Abr. Ithink.fotoo: A Conftable, what whore dares deny him entrance <t ■ GonIl. For what belongs to this Staff let me alone. Come, where's this Bawd 1 where is fhe ?- {Mgo towards wy Lady Malory, and feeing it isfk they ft art v Thr. My worthy Lady. Gill. My moft worthy Lady. Abr. Come, where's this Bawd here * [Seeing Lady Mai. flarts; My moft worthy Landlady; Con. What have I to do with Ladies ". 'Tis the Bawd that my Authority muft cope withall. Abr. Conftable, you may make a Hobbyhorfe of your Paint ed ftaff, and ride home again : Whip lye you there, and what fay you to the Bafon «*■ Gill. I fay,'tisabafe one,and the Barberly Knave that owns it, they fay his Wife had a Tooth drawn above, while he was trimming below, let him keep it for her an he will, for we have nothing to do with it, Mai. Time's earneft with me to be gone : farewel, you know my mind, perform- it. Mar. With fuch a zealous care as Saints the will of Heaven. The virtuous ftcret here Inclofd Ell [how, Stnce from pure fountains fuch pure Rivers flow. [Exeunt fever ally. Enter Barb, drest and Mr. William. Barb. Hey ho ! good truth this little pra<£tice of my Lady has lull'd me into fo fweet a fancy, that all this timelhave*! been thus attyr'dl've thought my felf a very Lady j I would I were a very Mr.

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Chambermaid turn d Quarter. 29 Mr. Wil. Maid again, wouldft thou not Barb <*■ Barb. Well, and I be not I may thank you for it. Mr. /f///.What,thank me for't and cry*/ Come come,conceal't a little longer, and I'll warrant thee I'll find thee out a Father. Enter Gregory. Here's one of the Fops already. Withdraw. [ Leads her. off and Returns. Gre. Mr. William, hilt, do you hear.-/ I have the worftluck at Women, but I'll to- her M. TVill. What Mr. Gregory-* Gre. The very fame, Sir your Lacly's now gone in, may a man be fo bold — you underftand me. Mr. /-F/7/.Faith not yet,but there's hopes you may fee her anon. Gre. I had a glintjMe of her, I cannot tell, but if my Father would but dye once. Mr. Will. I marry Mr. Gregory, his Palling Bell were Mu fick. ~ Gre. The man that rung it fhould not fweat for nothing. Enter Plufh. '-* Plu. A happy day, Mr. William, and as much (though my Rival) to the fweet Mr. Gregory Dwindle. Gre. Thanks fweet Mr. Timothy Lyning Pitt. How's that Sir i _ — Lyning ***■ ' Mr. Wil. A conceit he has, witnefs your Worfhips Coat. Plu. 'Tis lyn'd indeed, and may lyne a Ladies Pettycoat , when fuch a fimple Gregory as thou fhall dwindle but to hear on't. Gre. The dwindle in difgrace ? { Draw. Plu. Tell me of lyning.?. , [Draw. Mr. Wtl. Why Gentlemen you come to fee myLady:'which,if you kill one another, you'll hardly do, believe me. Gre. You have faid right, Mr. William, and had it not been for that {Puts up. I had, but it is no matter, Pin. And fo had I — but let thaj: pafs wL- - [ Puts up. Gre.

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•2 o The Country Innocence : Or, Gre. Well, an my Father would but dye once. Enter Rafh. Raft). Gentlemen all,Good day : may we not in to the Lady -t . Mr. Will. In to the Lady — you are fomewhat rafh indeed, Sir. Rafh. Enter the houfe I mean, Sir. Mr. Will. She is now going forth to her Brother Sir Robert Ma lory; what favour fhe may beftow as fhe paffes I know not. But be not to tedeous, I befeech you. [ Exit Mr. Will. Raftb. Well, this melancholy Lady is a hard piece of matter to compafs. Plu. Some what ftreight lac'd, Mr. Rafh. Gre. An I could but come to unlace her*, I fhould make her forget her mourning. Rafh. We all aim at one mark — which only one muft hit. I hope well. Plu. And I hope as well as you Sir. EnterBdh. andMr. Will, as before. Mr. Will. Have a care, you know my directions. f y4llthz men complement her together. But one at once I befeech you. [ Plufh whijpers with Bab, jhe /hakes her head. Mr. Plujh has theitartofyoib Gentlemen. Rafh. Wecannot help it, worthy Mr. William. Gre. Hope well, and have well, the Motto of my Arms if ever I live to be Knighted, which if my Father would but dye once. Mr. Will. You would be a Fool in Folio. \_y4fide. Gre. She fhakes her head, what doth fhe mean by that * Mr.. Will. To hear him talk fb like a humorous Coxcomb. f Plufti complements and leaves her. She has fhook him offalready. Gre. I'll try my entertainment. fGre. approches her after a great mxny of ridiculous complements. &ajh. I fhall havemy turn I hope anon. Mr.

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Chambermaid turnd Quaker. 3 1 Mr. Will. 'Twere a very ill turn if you fhould not, Sir. [ Bab. fmiles. Rafh. There's the man, fee how fhe fmiles upon him. [Bab.poynts <i/Rafh Mr. Will. No here's the man, fee how fhe points at you. Raftj. She points at me indeed-, but oh thofe fmiles. Mr. Will. That finile's a laugh, a fcorn, a meer derifion. [Gregory comes from her ftbaking his head amor oufly. Do you note his coming off, Sir, to her, to her * [y&C&goes to her comple- menting all the way. Sir, what news i Plu. Nay, I fay nothing, what it was it was. Mr. Will. And what fay you, Sir •**■ Gre. Wha t fhe faid fhe laid . { Bab. claps her hand on her breafL Plu. That clapping of her hand upon her breaft I do not like -, fhe gave me good words, but that's a tough bit on my ftomach. Mr. Will. I'll help you down with that, her words were thefe. 'Tis very true,you are a very civil Gentleman,and one a bove the fortunes which you feek ; but when the heart is pro mis'd there's no calling back. Thefe were her words,believe me. Did fhe not fhake her head > as who mould fay,you are the man muft: have her. Plu. Tis enough. Mr. Will. You are muffled up in melancholy too, Sir. Gre. She gave me comfortable words, but that embrace, and thus her hand meeting her heart fo oft moves fhe a little. Mr. Will. Then you'll be mov'd with nothing. I'll tell you what fhe faid. Sir, you are a good man, a Citizen, wife and rich, though thefe three feldom go together [ Aftde. But when they do,it is an Aldermans pace. The Maidenhead is your Aims,and in your Arms believe me I wifh one,for my Wi dowhood is otherwife engaged. Thefe were her words; you are the man muft have her, did fhe not fmile upon you \ Gre. Yes, fhe did-. Mr. Will. Why ,why fhould you be mayd then <f [Rafh comes from Bab» melancholy. Look,

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2 p The Country Innocence : Or, Look,he comes from her, and as melancholy as a fick Munkey. You are the man, Mr. Gregory. [ Barb beckons. She bockonsone of you. . Plu. Me, me, I hope, and I'll to her. $ Both go to her Gre. You fhall not go. alone,Sir. Land whiter'. Mr. Will. Now what's the happinefs •: Raf. My happinefs is ,that what fhe faid, fhe laid. i Mr. Will. You have had a long and a very gracious hearing. Raftj. I have, I thank her, a very gracious hearing. Why doth fhe laugh fo loud < [ Bab Laughs. ■"Tis not at me I hope. Mr.. Will. At you < — no Sir, no, — what laugh at a civil Gentleman 1 I could tell you what fhe faid for a need. Raf. I fhould be glad to hear it. Mr. Will. Then I will make you glad, Sir, befeech you hear me. Mr. Phftj.YoVL are a proper man fmooth and foft ; you have not your name for nothing. I have heard you are valiant ; fear no man,but the man that frights any man, a Serjeant ; yet you have made fome of them run, two or three at once, and glad they could overtake you too. Raf. This was a thing worth laughing at indeed. Mr. Will. But for Mr. Gregory the Country Gentleman (good harmlefs things fhe faid little or nothing to him. I have told you what fhe laughed at, you are the man muft have her — {My Lady beckons me. { They fall off-, Barb beckons Mr. Will. Your pleafure, Madam. Plu. I cannot tell if fhaking of the head, and ferious making of the head, may be gracious fign of love, I am the man. Gre. Oh fmile, fweet fmile, full of fplendidious rayes, fuch as the Sun at Dinner time difplays : if I do not tickle her in fi gure, let me be counted a Cypher -, well, if my Father would but dye pnqe , — I am the man muft have her. Mr. Will. Your will mall inftantly be done fweet Lady Gentlemen, 'tis my Ladies pleafure you leave her at this time. [To Mr. Plufh aftde. Mr. Pluft) , my Lady deftres you to meet her exactly at Ten a clock this morning at the Devil Tavern > and there expect hei

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Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. ? ? her coming. {Offers to go to Barb. What difcover your felf before thefe Coxcombs * Away ,a way, you are the man muft have her. Pluftb. Moft beauteous Lady . {Exit complementing. Mr. Will. Mr. Gregory, I have fent him off with a flea in his ear, onely that I might defire you to meet her at the Devil ex actly at ten a clock,in fome difguife for fear of a difcovery -, and fhe'll not fail to meet you. Gre. At the Devil, faid you ? Mr. Will. Yes,yes, at the Devil Tavern,and there you'll find my Lady will be your Lady. Be gone. Gre. Well, if my father would but die once, then fare well molt beauteous Lady. {Exit complementing. Mr. Will, Mr. Ra/h,lha.ve given him a Box to put his Pepper in ; you are the man fhall have her. Rafh. In good deed, Sir. Mr. Will, You'll hear as much from my Lady. Rafh. O might I be fo happy. Mr. Will. Why you fhall, Sir. I have told the Gentleman your mind, fweet Lady, who defires no greater happinefs on earth then to hear it From your felf. Barb. Mr. Rafh, though it fcarce fuit with modefty,my blufli begsexcufe ; blame me not then for faying of that I love you, fince 'tis a certrin truth, and fuch a one as you defire to hear, and therefore take your wifh, you are the man fhall have me. Rafh. May I build ■** Mr. Will. With Brick according to the Statute. Rafh. I mean upon this promife. Mr. Will. O, you mean upon the Lady, Sir : you hear you may, the foundation is laid to your hands, and the Edifice half up already •, and to complete the ftru&ure my Lady would have you meet her in fbme difguife at the Devil Tavern, at ten a clock exactly, and from thence to go with her to the next Cha pel, and there be put in poffeflion of your greateft Happinefs. Rafh. I will not fail the time.' Farewell, dear Lady. With this I take my leave. {Exit. Mr. Will. Farewell, credulous Coxcomb ; how eafily are thefe Citizens gull'd, and how monftroufly do they gape for the bleffing of a debauched Chambermaid t Any thing that has F not

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2, 4- The Country Innocence : Or, not the nauceous name of a Cits. Darling is as modeft as an Angel. Barb. I hope to gratifie me for the pains and care . I take in thus providing thee a wealthy Father andafoolifhHus- band: I may enjoy the blefftng of your company. Barb. I fhall not derogate from the cultom of us Citizens, who long more for the company of a Gentleman Ufher, then a big-bellied woman for impoffibilities -, but you muft be a God7 father. Mr. Will. I muft not be a Courtier elfe, nor you a City wife •, for 'tis always the poor Cuckolds cuftom, to pick him out for a Godfather who has the greateft fhare of his wife's company. But we trifle time; let's go. In fuch affairs fivift motion we defire ; One hour can kindle and put out the fre. {Exeunt. Enter Sir Oliver and the Captain as in the field Cap. Now, Knight, I fee you love a noble promife too well to break it : y'are a Gentleman. Sir 01. Sir, fhould I find that I had loft my felf in any thing that fhould proclaim me lefs, I fhould not hate my Enemy fo much as fuch a heady action. Cap. I am ready. [Draws,, Sir 01. So hidden ■*, although I came to fight, yet were I lure I could put by thy fury, the fighting part fhould onely be thy own, mine onely my own Buckler. Cap. Slighted ; 's death prepare, or Sir 01. I muft not dally then ; {Draws. come Multineux Cap. I'm ready. [Fight ; Cap. wounded. Sir 01. Hold, Captain, hold*, you bleed. Cap. As you muft do, or all my bloud's at hazard -, come on, Sir. Sir 01. How fatal, Sir, another clofe may be we know not.; Cap. No, nor do we fear it. Sir 01. Then, Mullineux, what following hurts you have call not the work of my unwilling hands, t?ut thy frenzy. Captain, you faint. XJ^^ftg^' Cap. Take your advantage then. $irO/. Advantage, Sir, how mean you * Cap,

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Chambermaid tum'J Quaker. 1? Cap. Of my wound. {Lets his fword fall. My -wezknefc, Bellingham. -You fee there's nownointerpos'd refiftance between my heart and thy bold weapon, come. Sir 01. I rather wim that all thy blou.d were in thy veins again, though with that ftrength, new courage,and the malice that but two minutes paft purfued my life -, you fhould again purfiie't,andput it to another dangerous hazard. Cap. Thou art a noble Enemy- — And now my troubled Underftanding's calm again ; I fee my felf worthy the wounds* I have, and all their anguifh trebled thou art juft. Sir Ol. lam too unmindful of thy wounds, thy fmarting faintnefs but my cares fhall now onely attend thy fafety. Cap. Mind thy own -fly Belli ngh am. Sir 01. Let all my belt defires be fruitlefs then ; come, Mul lineux, let mefupport thy fainting body. Cap. Worthy Sir, you made me fee that braves and boaft ings in good caufes are, The Dolphins wanton dallying en the waves ; That foreruns tempefts, this untimely graves. {Exeunt. Adt the Fourth. Enter old Thrafhard brave, and the Lady Malory. Mai. You know my mind ; fail not in any thing that lies in my direction. Thr. Fear not me -, you have made me brave, and I'll do my bufinefs as bravely. Mai. And fo for your Son and Daughter. Thr. Nay for my Son, fince he put on his bravery for a Gal lant in j eft, he will not be perfuaded but that he's a Gallant in earneft ; fcorns to think on Canvas, courfe Frize, or a Sheep skin Doublet, or to talk but of Lords and Ladies. And as for my Daughter [A hum within. Mai. Heark, he's come already. Thr.- In good Lady, 'tis his hum indeed. [Exit Lady Mai. Ifl can but hittheftate of a Juftice handfomly. Enter F 2

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Country Innocence : Or, 36 Enter Sir Robert. But here comes Sir Robert, I muft go to my ftation. [Thr. walks up and down inflate. Sir Ro. Well Edmonton, thou that holdft her who holds me in the ftrong net of Affection, I am once again come to fee thee : how in th'imagination of this fport my old heart capers i Well, this little houle, this little cottage, while it holds my Peg is my beft houfe, my Caftle and my Palace of pleafure. Thr. You are welcom, honeft Gentleman 5 what wrould you * Sir Ro. Ha, what would you, Sir i By his face old Thrafhard my Tenant, but by the reverend outfide that he wears I know not with whatftyle to falutehim. Thr. Would you ought with me or mine, Sir i Sir Ro. I would fpeak with Good man of the houfe, Sir. Thr. The Right Worlhipful Mafterofthis houfe you may fpeak to. Sir Ro. What may I call your name «f Thr. My name in common is Thrafhard, but with the Gen tile Addition Oliver Threfhard Efq-, Juftice of Peace and Co rum. Sir Ro. Juftice of Peace and Corum do you not know me, Mr. Oliver ? Thr. Not you Mr. what fhall I call you <*•* Belike you would have us know you whether we will or no, Sir. Sir Ro. Has not your Worfhip a ion nam'd Abram ? Thr. My Worfhip has a fon that men call Mr. Abram Thr a (hard. Sir Ro. May a man defire to fee him, Sir ■**•* Thr. He's not afraid to be feen, Sir — Son AbramJMr.Ahram. Enter Abram brave. Come, here's a Gentleman defirestofee you. Abr. To fee. me, my Right Worfhipful Father t if he be a Gentleman we are to be feen and fpoke to. Your bufinefs to me, Sir < hum hum hum Sir Ro. Doth your Worfhip know me, Mr. Abram ? Abr..

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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Chambermaid turn 'd Quaker. 37 Abr. My Worfhip doth know many Gentlemen, fome Lords and fome Ladies too, Sir. Sir Ro. But me your Landlord, Sir Robert ? Abr. Landlord to one in Satten i Sir Ro. Your Worfhip remembers me, fure Sir £ Abr. My Worfhip remembers you not, Sir 5 muft not, fhall not, nor will not : Landlord to one in Satten ! Did you hear him, Right worfhipful Father *. Thr. I heard him, my wrorfhipful fon ; juft thus he talk'd to me too. Abr. Landlord to one in Satten ! Sir^o. They talk of a wonderful Year, but here's a moft wonderful Minute. I am fure, worfhipful Sir, haVe not you a filter call'd Gillian .? Abr. Call'd Mrs. Gillian I have, and you fhall know that L have : Sifter, Mrs. Gillian, Sifter. Enter Gillian brave. There's a Gentleman would fpeak with one Gillian,no morebut: ib, plain Gillian. Gill. You might have remembred the M, Sir. Sir Ro. Which of the APs Madona Miftrefs, or Maulkin ? Gill. Right worfhipful Father, fhall our Grcatnefs endure the Maulkin ? Sir Ro. I confefs Forgetfulnefs : your pardon, fweet Mrs. Gillian. Thr. 'Tis well you have chang'd your note, Sir ; had you not, by this Chain I know what I know, Sir. Sir Ro. Do you know me, Mrs. Gillian ? Gill. For afawcy Companion I do, Sir. Sir Ro. Why this is admirable $ what Brokers Wardrobe have they met withall < Let me not miftake,and charge a kind nefs with unkindnefs though : for ought I know this may be. fome conceit, that in the clofe fhall to my entertainment adde more delight and luftre. Worthy Sir, may but my boldnefs progrefs to the fight of your fair Daughter Margaret, I have done,and reft indebted to your Right worfhipful felf,and your worfhipful fbn and daughter. Thr. Son Abram7c3.\\ in your Right worfhipful filter. Abr,

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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1 8 The Country Innocence : Or, Abr. Now talk like one ofus, a Gentleman ; a Gentlewo- man fhall talk with the Gentleman, andfb as the Proverb is, 'Tis merry when Gentlefolks meet. Sifter ,Mrs.A/4r^**-e^,Sifter. Enter Margaret brave. Mat. Your bufinefs, Brother. Abr. Ask our Right worfhipful Father. Sir Ro. I there's the ftar thatuihers in my happinefs. Mar. With me, Sir < Sir Ro. My beauteous Margaret how ere o'th' hidden chang'd into thefe rich clothes, I hope you know me better then your father doth, your brother, or your fifter. Mar. Know you, Sir * Sir Ro. I hope you do. Mar. Indeed I do not, Sir. Sir Ro. Not know me t Mar. No ; nor to be brief and plain do I defire to know you. Sir Ro. Not know me, I am Sir Robert Malory. Mar. Sir Robert Malory ? I do not know7 him ; but I have heard of fuch a one, a Knight, a City Knight, a piece of old dry fluff that's good for nothing, yet as luftful as a Satyr : out up on him, wrongs his good Lady, fuch a beauteous Lady,nay fuch a virtuous Lady ; out upon him. They fay his Luit moft ea gerly purfues his Tenants Daughter, a poor Country Inno- cence. Sir Ro. Ha, this the delight I look'd for V Mar. 'Tis reported he has done her good, fettled a poor E ftate upon her aged Father ■*, and of goodnefs muft the reward be fin *■* Sir Ro. Some Conjuration, Witchcraft. Thr. How he fweats $ Mar. Sifter, Pray call our mother. Gill. Lady Mother. I Enter Lady Malory. Mai. .How now, what's the matter < SirRo. How's th is i her mother < why this, is my Lady, or the Devil in her likenefs ■ I'm fure ihc'it know me. Mai.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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Chambermaid turn d Quaker. 39 Mai. Defire to fpeak writh me, Sir £ Sir Ro. You Lady, will fhe not know me neither i Mai. I cannot ftand to talk, Sir. Sir Ro. Not with me £ Mai. With you, Sir £ no, Sir £ what are you, Sir i Sir Ro. Ha, do you not know me, Lady £ Mai. Know you, Sir c" how £ when? where? why? for what* Sir ? Sir Ro. How? when? where? why ? for what,Sir? why here's the fineft mad fit, the moft w'orlhipful piece of Lunacy, that a man fhall delire to look on : why, are not you my wife £ Mai. Thy wife ? Sir Ro. My wife. Mai. I hope, my Right worfhipful Husband, you wil i not fee mejeer'dand derided; he challenges me for his wife. Thr. My Lady your wife ? By this Chain if you play the mad Alderman here, you were better have done it in Bedlam. Your wife ? Go to, no more but fb, go to. Abr. Our Right worfhipful mother your wife ? By this, Sat ten go to, no more but fb, go to. • Mar. Methinks in fuch a Gentleman as you are, fuch fport, fo old, and fuch a reverend man, this wildnefs mews, not hand fbm. v Sir Ro, Handfom quotha, my wife deny me too ? If I be mad, I'll play the mad mans part a little longer. Heark Lady, are not you my wife *** are not you my Tenant ? are not you A bram Ninne ? you Gillian ofBrainford ? you pretty Peg of Ed monton ? and this houfe here my own ? 's death they jeer me. This is a trick of my Ladies, to deride and fhame.me : fhe has difcovered me, and there's no hiding of my faults. Peg, wife Peg, Iconfefs my love $ but do you. hear me, Lady ? Madam Peg. Mai. The old man's mad. Sir Ro. I were mad indeed if I fhould not know my own La dy : prethee torment me no longer. I was wanton I confefs it, and blufh to own I was fo •*, but by this free confeffion I hope to gain your pardon r ./w. When we walk thus abroad, how our once familiar Ac quaintance wdllbow and adore our Satten ? but we know the worihipful nod, for a word we fhall hardly afford them. Mai.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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ao The Country Innocence : Or, Mai. May I believe all this you have protefted * well, but yet you may make Relapfes, how ere the fault is pardoned. Sir Ro. My thanks, and promife ne'r to dote again on her, nor any other. How likes the Right worfhipful this now i Thr. By this Chain exceeding well, Sir. Abr. I proteft by this Satten it is, Sir. Sir Ro. Pleafe your Worfhips may IpoiTefs her now * Do you know7 me now i All. Our worthy and right worfhipful Landlord. Sir Ro. Will your Satten fubmit to that, Sir i Peg, I love thee, not for thy Beauty but thy Vertues. The teftimony of it fhall be this ; your ftates fliall be as great as they appear to be, I have fpare bags will do it ; and my care fhall find you out a worthy Husband. Right worfhipful Tenant, I give you the Houfe and Lands you live in, and to maintain your felves and them with credit an hundred pounds a year, and after your de ceafe it paifes to your Heirs, from thence to their Pofferities. y4ll. Thanks to ou r Right worfhipfu 1 Land iord . Sir Ro. For you 't fhall be my care and ftudy to find out a juft and fit reward to crown your Vertues. This conquest gained, rewards are due to thofe Who make finch acts as thtfe their greattjl foes. [Exeunt. Three Tables are ftt out -, Enter Gregory Dwindle difguis^d as in a Tavern. Gre. This is the place lam to meet my Lady in, and near the hour too ; but I wonder fhe would chufe a Tavern ! Per haps fhe loves Sack before Matrimony, if fhe doth fo do I ; therefore, fweeet Mr. Gregory, fit down and recreate your felf. [Sits down and knocks ; Enter Drawer. A Bottle you conceive me of the beft Canary ; and if a Lady c )me pray fend her in. Draw. What Lady, Sir ? Gre. That's counfel, but for fatisfaftions fake 'tis a Mourning Lady. Draw. You are miftaken in the houfe, Sir -, here's nonS but mad Ladies come hither. [Exit Drawer. Gre.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Chamber-Maid turrid Quaker. 41 Greg. She may be a mad mourning.Lady, for ought I know. If my Father would but dye once, how happy fhould I be .' Enter Drawer with Wine, and Plufh difguisd. Pluf If the Lady comes, you know my mind ■ I'm in the Fi gure Three. [Sits down ; Draw.//// to Gre. and then goes to Plufh. I am for Canary : but what fellow's that ? Draw. A Country Gentleman, Sir, that ftayes here for a Lady. [Gre. drinks all this while. Pluf. Do you know her? Draw. Not perfectly, but I guefs fome Madonna or other that haunts our houfe : we have all conveniences. [Exit Drawer. Gre. This Sack would taft better if my Father were but dead once, but as it is, it is. {Drinks. Enter Drawer with wine, and Raih difguis'd. Raf. You know the token? Draw. Sweet Mr. Rafh, I do, and fhall obferve it. Raf. But what twro fellows are they? I would be private^ Draw. Two Town Bullies, that call here commonly once a day, to drink a Bottle • their ftay will not be long. Raf. But why afunder ? Draw. For fear of quarrelling, Sir • men of fuch known valour are commonly at variance. Raf. Another Room would ferve me better- I am not fit for Bullies. Draw. You need not fear them, Sir, they dare not fight a ftran^ ger. S Draw, goes to Plufh, and fills out a Glafs, £ Rafh fits down, Dra w . comes to him. Raf. I am for Sack. Gre. This Sack is very powerful,for methinks,I could fight nowj fa, fa, fa. {Draws, and fences up toward Rafh. Raf. Hold,Sir,hold • I befeech you hold : let not me be the object your rage points at. Gre. What, Mr. Rafh, are you here ? Fgad we are the happy men, I fee. Raf. I think fo too,Mr. Gregory : put up, put up, and let's drink ahealthtO'theLady. . {Gre.putsup. Gre. With all my heart, and fing a health to her too, if my Fa ther would but dye once. G Raf.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Country Innocence ; Or, 42 Raf Now you talk of finging, let's have a finging health,to pafs away time, till the Lady comes. Gre. With all my heart, but as for Mr. Plufb he may hide his face like a velvet lining : we are the happy men. [Mr. Plufh dances up and down, at lafl comes to Gre. and Rafh. Plttf: What, Mr. Rafh, and Mr. Gregory Dwindle ! Gre< and Raf. What, Mr. Rafh, are you here too ? Pluf. So it feems, and I fear we are all fent hither to be made Coxcombs of, for I fee no Lady appears. Gre. That may be, howrever I'l be merry, and fing a fong, and drink a bottle - and a Pox of Melancholy, my Father muff dye, that's my comfort. Raf. Well faid, Mr. Gregory, hang forrow, I fay : let's have the fong. SONG. Here is without doubt Two Tools and a Lout^ Ifho came out of hopes to be merry or mad. But Egad their delight Has fh arid 'em out right, dndbas made the poor Citizen fad. But let her be damdy and be wretched, and poor *, 1 V drink till I'm drunk, and be jilted no more. Gre. What fay you, Gentlemen ? Rafh. I'm of your mind. . Pluf. And I. Gre . Then fhow your felves true fons of the Pitcher, and roar ©ut the two laft lines. All Sing. Then let her be damn 'd} for fhe's wretched and poor. ' We'l drink till we're drunk, and be jilted no more. All drink. Enter Mr. William, Mr, Will. Good morrow, Gentlemen, you may wonder my Lady chofe out this place to meet in -, but when you know the reafop, you'l rather praife than blame her. She knows you are valiant

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The Chamber *Maid turn'd Quafyr. 43 valiant all, you for the Sword, you for the Law, and you, Sir, for the antient weapon, Fift. Gre. By your favor, Sir, lam for the Modern Weapon, Sword too, if I am provok'd. Mr. Will. It may be fo, Sir, therefore my Lady knowing your exceffive Valors, and defiling to have no Innocents blood fhed in her caufe, defires you to drink for her. All. How? Mr. Will. He that drinks moft, and finds the neweft Health^ my Lady vows to marry. Raf. Say you fo ? nay for drinking and fo forth, let me alone.' Pluf. And me for drinking, drabbing, fwearing, fighting, dancing, finging, and huffing, let me alone, and if here are not Graces enough to win a Widow, the Devil fhall turn husband. Gre. And let me alone for if my Father would but dye once. [Mr. Will, to Gre. a fide. Mr. Will, If I might advife you, Mr. Gregory^ drink out of a Boor. Gre. A Boot? Mr. Will. Yes, a Boot, and one of the largeft you can meet withall. 'Tis new, and afufficient Jeft to win a Lady. Gre. I can do it. Mr. Will. You need not fear the Lady then. Enter Draw. Greg, whifper s -f^Draw. [Mr. Will, afide to Plufh: Out of a fhoe, Mr. Plufh, I think would take with her, for I once heard her fay, fhe faw the frolick, and it pleas'd her ftrangly. Pluf. It fhall be done, Sir. [Plufh whifper s the Drawer, who Exits .- Mr. Will, afide to Rafh. Mr. Will. A bottle ferves your turn, that being oft' leave the two Fops, and come down flairs, where you fhall find my Lady ready to receive you. Raf. Thanks, Mr. William, let this reward your care. [Gives him Money. Mr. Will. Gentlemen, I muft be gone, my Lady waits below to hear of yourfuccefs, and whoe're gets the victory, let his loud voice proclaim it. Farewell. [Exit Mr. Will. Enter G 2

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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Tihe Country Innocence ; Or, 44 Enter Drawer, with a Boot full, Shoe full, and a Bottle fu>ll of Wme ; gives the Boot to Greg, the Shoe to Plufh, and the Bottle to Rafh. Raf. I fee, Gentlemen, you arerefolv'd to out-do me : if ITofe the Lady for want of drinking, 'tis my ill fortune, howe'r here's to her,and to that happy man who has her. [Drinks, and fine aks off. Pluf. And here's a health to the unhappy man wrho goes with out her. [Drinks. Gre. And here's a health to the leg, foot, and perfon that in former ages wore this famous Boot. [Drinks. Plu. This fhoe has a devilifh hogo with it : ElTence of toes ! how I admire you. [Drinks. Gre. This boot has as profound anunderftanding as my Lady, and becaufe I defire to know the depth of one as well as the other ; thuslfqueefethe Pitcher, over Shoes, over Boots, I fay. $ Both having drunk, ho'llow, and reel up and down, crying c a Dwindle, a Plufh, a Plufh, a Dwindle, &c. Pluf. Why , Mr. Gregory Dwindle, Fop out of Mode, andMon fter of the Town , dare you prelume to- think you've won the Lady ? Gre. Why, Mr. Timothy Facing, Fop Alamode, and Pimp to half the Nation,dare you prefume to think you've won the Lady? Plufi Yes, and to (how I dare, thus I-affault you. [Throws the fhoe at Greg? Greg. And in return, II bootifie your Honour. [Throws the Boot at Plufh • both draw and fight at a diftance. Pluf. Dwindle, thou haft wrong'd me. Gre. Plufh, thou hafhwrong'd me. Pluf. Thou haft not wron the Lady. Gre. Thou baft not won the Lady. Pluf. For which though I am loth. Gre. For which though- 1 am loth: but yet I muft, my Honour cannot brook it. [Fight at a diftance again% Pluf. Hold, hold, Mr. Gregory, I believe we are both chous-'d : what's become oCRafb ? Gre. Pox of our rafh doings,, how foon 'might one of* us two have been nothing. But what's become of Rafb? Pluf. Sneak'd after the Lady, on my life. Gre. O that the Ratcal were but dead once, how Twould maul him for all his skill in Law. "■* Enter

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Chamber -Maid turn' d Quatyr. 45 Enter Mr. Will. Mr. Rafh, and Barbary as Married. Gre. Oh, horror, revenge, revenge. Plufh. Blood and revenge affift me. Mr. Will. Why Gentlemen, what mean you ? Gre. Nothing, Sir, but revenge, revenge, ,1 fay. [ Gre. and Plufh, rave up and down; Raft?. They quarrel for your beauty, Lady. Bab. Lady me no Ladies, for I'll be a Lady no longer, I am my Ladies Chamber-maid. Do you know me.? [ Plucks of her Fail. Mr. Will. If you know her not yet, you may know her anon by this, Sir. Rafh. By that, Sir. What Sir? Villany, villany, &c. Bab. No matter for that, I'll be honeft enough to you, Sir. Rafh. Pox of yourhonefty. Villany, villany, I fay. [Exit Running, Bab. You cannot fly fo faft, but I can follow. [ Exit Running. Gre. Blood and revenge, I fay. Plufh. 1,1, blood, and revenge, I fay. Mr. Will. Fie Gentlemen , be patient, you are miftaken, and the lofs you rave for fo is but imaginary. Did you not fee the Jeft ? Gre. Yes, yes,Ifawthe Jeft, that is, lfa.wRa.fb, and my La dy, hand in hand • But blood, and revenge, I fay. Mr. Will. You are miftaken, it was Bab, my Ladies Cham ber-maid. Gre. How! my Ladies Chamber-maid? Mr. Will.TheLzdy is aDifh for your felf toFeaft on, Mr.Gre. Gre. Is't poffible ? Gull him with the maid, to help me to the Bed of the Miftrifs ? Mr. Will. You fee my love, Sir ? He's a foolifh Remnant-feller, and a Citizen: you area Gentleman. Hark in your ear, meet> her within this hour, at the Chappel in Dukes -Place. Gre. I fhall have her then? Mr. Will. You need not doubt it. Gre. Well, if my Father would but dye once! ■ Mr. Will^ Be gone, be gone, Sir, you'll lofe the time elfe. [ Exit. Gregory, *«* —Now

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46 The Country Innocence ; Or, —Now for you, Mr. Plufh, my Lady defines you to meet her within this two hours, at Hide- Park corner - from thence to goto Knights- Bridge, and there Enter into thofe pleafing Bonds, cali'd Matrimony. Plufh. Shall I have her then ? _ Mr Will. You fhall-, butmifsnot a hair of my Directions, hark, begone. ■ [ Whifper s. Pluft. I will not fail, I cannot chufe but laugh at the poor Citizen, a Chambermaid ? £xit Laughing. Mr. Will. Laugh on, at length I fhall have all the caule,and blefs my felf, thus happily to end, the troubles were begun in one nights plealure, methinks I'm a Gallant all over : and glory as much in making other men Father my Children, as they do in Marrying their Debauch'd MifTes to their fervants , thus far I'm fife : Dwindle muft Marry my Lady Antiquity . but who Mr. j0^? Oh I have it: Thraftard has a fcolding Daughter, and one, who as much longs for a Husband , as he does for a Wife. Her I'llfeduce to meet him: if nottheperlbn, theEftate will move her. Then all who fmile to fee Lntrigues well done, For love , or honour, will Applaud this one. [Exit. ACT the Fifth. Two Chairs fet out. Enter Rafh like a Puritan, running, and Bib like a Puritan, fol- lowing him. Rafb.~[S~ Eep off, I fay, do not purfue the faithful : haft thou not JNk. already Metamorphoz'd me from aman,into a Mon fter? from a Reverend Citizen, into a dilhonorable Badg of Antiquity? 1 feel the horns, yea the very horns of the Beaft as it were rebel againft the Flefh, and tell me I am transform'd. , Bab. From a Monfter, to a Saint ? Ah conflder what a vile Trade you follow'd, how you Cheated this, that, and to'ther Friend, and all for want of the true light, which now is plen tifully beftow'd upon thee. Raftj.

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The Country Innocence: or, The Chambermaid turn'd Quaker. A comedy [in five acts and in prose] . With alterations and amendments [from 'The Countrie Girle ... By T. B.']

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The Chamber -Maid ttirnd Quahgr. 47 Rafh. A true 'light one you were indeed, and To I fear will prove- But have a care, confider, I may reform, I may find out the ill turnings, the evil meanings , and the finful doings of the Brethren; and then reaffuming my folate loft Religion, be ad vanc'd the Cities head, and, as one of its grave Fathers has al ready facrific'd the Devil and the Pope, and other the lefs faul ty, and harmlefs finners of the Age . I may bend all my fury to wards you, and with my fword of deftruction, which is the Beam of Juftice, fweep ye all into that honorable Manfion, Bridewell. Bab. Oh horrid! — canft thou name that place, and not trem ble? Or think you that common fewer of Sin, and not defpife the founder. Bridewell7. Oh horror! A common Bawdy-houfe, and made for the entertainment of none but loofe , loofe Women, call'd by the vulgar Whores. Raft;. Twas built for thee, bafe Woman . But the fpirit's weak, and vexation defiresa Refting place, I muft fit down. Bab. Alafs, poorfpirit, I will fit down too, and keep thee com pany, even in tribulation. Enter as Married Gregory and old Gent, vaild • after them a Boy with Wine. Gre. The bufinefs is done, now Widow, and there's no frown ing. Come, come, I am the happy man, and fo forth. Boy, fome Wine, here's a health to that Monftrous Coxcomb Rafh. [Drinks and flings the remainder in RafhV Face. Rafh. Oh, moft Diabolical 1 my zeal pricks me, to give them fome dehorting words of Exhortation. Hum, hum. Gre. Come, come, I fay, you fhall drink, drink and be drunk, Lady, and then. [ Reels againft Rafh. Rafh. Where are you Reeling, d'ye think, you profane abufer ? Gre. Why you blind Coxcomb, to a Tavern. Do you hear, Monfter? if you will drink you may, if not, you fee this.- — [ Shows him his fword. Rafb. No, I fmell a Satan in it, I defie thee, do what thou ■dar'it. Gre. Aminadab, I will beat thee into one Spunge, and then cut thee into pieces, Hypocrite, unlefs you will do as I do, that i$ drink and fo forth. Will you take? Rajb,

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48 The Country Innocence ; Or, Rafb. No, Iwillfirftturn Martyr, and take my affliftion pa tiently, 'tis the oath of the Brethren. - Gre. And this is the Oath of the Hectors. [Draws, Rafh. Do, ftrike, I am arm'd with fpiritual armor. [ Strikes him. Bab. Ceafe, wicked man, to perfecute the faithful. Thefe are not ftripes of Love. Alas, poor man he melts : and I in pitty muft. relent for company. Rafh. Well, Sir, the Brethren will meet, and then. Gre. Then I will beat them too, andfo commend me to urn." Come along, Widow. Exit. Gre. Gent. and Boy. Rafh. My zeal muft find revenge, this perfecution I find is the Badge of the Brethren. -v. Enter Mr. Will, like a Quaker, Mr. Will. Welcome, dear brother, how have you fought \ within this Wordly warfare? Rafb. Not without great danger of Satans devices, but being confidently Arm'd with the Spirit, Icame off without any cor poral harm, yet Ifuffered notwithltanding, the perfecution of a fword, and'had that Hellifh liquor Sack moft fcorntully flung into my Eyes, which made my zeal grow hot to revenge me of my perfecutors. Mr. Will. It was well done, and fhow'd the ftoutnefs of a Bro ther. The Element is good, if in the hands of a zealous Brother : which makes me feldome be without it, I have found-great com fort in a cup of Sack. [Plucks out a Bottle. Bab. I profefs, Brother, you fay right. Mr. Will. The Bottle is full, I drink of it to fire my zeal,1 which is many times apt to grow cold- will it pleafeyou totaft of it? Bab. I thank you, and. will participate, — truft me, {Drink ft 'tis very good, and my fpirit moves me to try the \ . . Depth of it.— - \Drtnks again. verily, verily, 'tis very comfortable, the very Emblem of water of life. [ Drinks again. Mr. Will. How foon is this credulous Couple deluded ? by this means I hope to make both Friends , Jn Zeal, in Drink, and Weddings, all have ends. Rafb. It is indeed the very Water of life. Mr. Will.

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The Chamber ~Maid tumd Quaker. 49 Mr. Will. I I, therefore the Brethren ufe it, truft me Brother, it recovered Mrs. Simple^ that was ftruck into a vifion, and wa kened her fo contentedly, as if fhe had feen but a dream, it was at a Sermon of one Mr. Thumps. Bab. Indeed I knew7 him, hewasfilenc'd, becaufe he broke a new Pulpit. A very painful man, and much given to labour and Travel. Mr. Will. You fay right, he doth much gopd upon the filters - but as I wasinform'd, he was filenc'd for waking a Ufurer that was afleep. Bab. No, ho, it was a Church-warden believe me ; but have you any more of this Liquor ? Mr. Will. Yea, for the faithful, I have. • [Gives Bab, another Bottle. Bab. Ananias, take fome of this, 'tis goodtodigeft affliction. {Gives it to Rafh. Rafb. Truly, Spoufe, thy counfel is at this time Very comfor table. [ Rafh drinks often. Mr. Will. After adverfity, profperity hath a pleafing taft. May I participate ? Rafb. Yea,- and much good C Drinks and then gives it to may it do unto thy fpirit. Is it all \ Mr. Will, who drinks all off. off.? 'Tis pitty. — Now, Spoufe, let us go unto thy Woman, thy deceitful Woman, who hath abufed the faithful, but I for give her. Bab. And I, with all my heart. {Exeunt. Manet Mr. William. Mr. Will. Thus far I'm fafe and every thing fucceeds accord ing to my wifh. Now Bab, thou haft a Husband, and one that's made of Wax, and as fit to take any impreffion, as his zeal is to follow- any Religion ; But how yoif came fo altered is a Riddle,' and one too deep for me to Confter. By this time all my Clients are Married, from the Fop to the Courtier, from the Courtier to the Clown, and from the Clown to the Precifian. All's done, and fafely, thanks to my happy Stars. What F fhall get by this Prodigious Birth, Is yet unknown, all J defire is mirth. {Exit. H SCENE,

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The Country Innocence ; Or, 50 * SCENE Drawn, Difcovers the Captain in a Chair, Sir Oliver difguis' d like the Doctor, Sir Robert, Z^Mallory, and the Lady Lovely weeping. Sir Ro. How is't, Captain ? Capt. Faith a weak man, Sir Robert. SrrRo. Nay ,nay Sifter then I fhall chide you. Weeping ? Come, come, dry your eyes, you've wept too much already. Lov. Had I thought to come, bad been to meet this new oc cafion, I tell you plainly, you'd come alone for me. Capt. That tis my fault, fo many tears are jhed, I cannot but acknowledge, and could my death, which once I thought more certain far than life, make reparation for that raili ad, of which, I, wretched I, was Author, you loon fhould find an ample fa tisfa-ftion. Lov. It was not that we came for - but hearing that worthy Gentleman, Sir Oliver, upon this bloody accident was fled, we came to know the certainty from you. Capt.. He fled. To flop his flight, I gave him what incourage ment I could, told him my w?ounds were nothing, and proclaim'd the hand of Noble Btllingham, as white as innocency. Do you fee this Ring, your tears will hardly let you fee it, yet L adypray look upon it. Can you call to mind a former fight on't ? Lov. I have feen it fure, Sir Oliver's, I take it. Capt. Lady, 'twas. Lov. What comfort yields the fight on't ? Capt. I have fhewn this, to acquit me of thofe Treacherous thoughts, that you fufpected in me, gainft the life of Noble Bellingham, who as he parted to take a journy in uncertain Paths, left this Ring with me. Slit Ro. You have charm'd us now from all our harfh fufpi tions. Cap. I do not grive fo much, this lofs of blood,nor all the fmart goes with it, as by this I have loft the fight and the focietv of fuch a fair Example of all goodnefs ; I could tell you how much beyond the fufferings of a man, ) I dar'd him to the field , how meeting there, he did not look upon me as a Foe, hut took into his Embraces my wounded body, brought me from the field, and to the diligence3 and well known skill of this good man did

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The Chamber -Maid tum'd Quaker. 51 did leave me, and with him his ample fatisfaftion for rm^fure, or whatfoever might be demanded. Sir Ro. Sir, you have given him a fair Charader. Capt j He were bafer than Envy that would not ; and all this he did i'th' honour of your Beautiful Lady. Sir Ro, Lady! Mall. Madam. Sir Ro. Dear Sifter. . Qapt. He lov'd you dearly - can his praifes then offend your Ear ? Lov. No . Every fyllable of his commendations is Mufick . but to think that for my fake, his much commended worth fhould thus be loft, O I could weep my felf into a fenfelefs ftatue, O Bellingham, O Noble, Noble Bellingham / No hope again to fee him ? [Weeps, Capt. Do you wifh it? Lov. As life, or health, or Heaven. Capt. You wil' not then deny one kindnefs to me ? Sir Ro. What is 't, Captain? Cap. Only this, Sir Robert, I would Ijeg fince fhe defires to fee him, the favour to wear this Diamond, until I find fit time to fend it to him. All. Send it? Capt. Yes, no ftri-ft enquiries of me, if you dare truft me. Lov. But direct me, Sir, I'll carry't him my felf. Capt. You know my bofom, Lady, if you will fend it ? Lov. Take it, Captain. But, Capt. I conceive all that you can urge me to, and will perform it to your own wilh. Lov. But why returns not Bellingham7. Or doth he (hearing his goodnefs haslnthrald my heart,) neglect me now, 'caufe I neglected him, when my frefh griefs inforc'd me? If he do I muft confefs it but a juft revenge.- and fo as long as grief diall give me leave, I'll patiently indure it. Cap. But you fhall not, you have indur'd beyond a Womans ftren^th, and (hall indure no longer. Mr. Doctot,you are the man muft Cure her. Sir Ol. Dif overs himfelf, — Beautious Lidv, 'twas your com mand Ilhould> not trouble you with, any tedious Love-fuit ; ind you fee I've done what you injoyn'd me, now I hope, I have your voluntary grant? H 2 Lov.

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The Country Innocence ; Or, 52 - Z«y. I am now what Noble Bellingham fhall pleafe to make me. Sir Ro. No doubt but he'l make much of thee, Sifter, wilt thou not, Knight? My brave Sir, of athoufand per annum. Sir 01. She's now my own, and in this union, Sir, the belt de lights that her defires would have, are mine, my own , and I fhall fo purfue urn. Enter Mr. William. Sir Ro. The news with you? Mr. Will. Your Tenant Thraftjard having information you and your Lady, were come to vifit your melancholy Sifter, By way of thanks and gratitude for yourlaft kindnefs, has brought fome of his Neighbouring Shepherds , to prefent you with a Dance. Sir Ro. He's welcome, and if it be no trouble to you, Sifter, give them admittance, Lov. Yo'u may command me, Brother. Mu-fick within, they all fit down, then Enter Thrafhard , A- bram, Margaret, and Five more drefl like Shepherds and Shep~ herdeffes, they Dance. After the Dance, they Sing. SON G. Charming Beauty^ you whofe Eyes Delight in love and fieri 'fie e .* Since your Glories fbine fo bright, Let no for rows make it night, Banifb all the griefs away, While delights about you pi ay. For the Pie afire s of youth, and the Joys of your Blifs, Fs to Frolick, Admire, to Revel, and Kifs. Cho. For the, &c. The ftveets_ of your life, on that Union doth wait, Jmmortalizd Joys are the bleffings of Fate : The Gods though made drunk with their fleafures above. Think nothing Diviner \than that of your Love ■ Far

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53 The Chamber -Maid turned Quaker. For love to excefs, by injoyment madeftrong, . Makes Mortals immortally frolick along, In delights uncontroul d, like the powers above^ We fttrfeit and faint with the pleafure s of love. Cho. In delights, &c. Each paffionatc lojk, and each melting embrace, Each glory attending the charms of your face, So fubtly attracts, andfo flrongly commands, We are (laves being free, and free when in bands. Unjustfaefs in frowns^ the mandate of hate, MM: JfSlellofwhat Heaven Decreed for our fate. But you in this Empire fo tutelar prove, That Angels are fub'pe ft s , and fight for your love. Cho. But y op in, &c. Song ended, they dance : after the dance, enter Ra(h, Bab, and Mr. William, Sir Rob. Tenant and Friends, we thank you, and affure your felves it fhan't go unrewarded : but now to Church 5 nay we'l not Iofe a minute. Mr. Will. I befeech you ftay a little, there's more mirth in your way, and fuch as I dare promife will be worth the looking on : fee, it appears. Sir Rob. Who's this, Mr. Rafh ? Raf The fame, an't pleafe you. Sir Oliv. Your fuit continued ftill, Sir? Raf. I have turn'd up another fuit now, Sir. Sir Rob. Your Wife! Raf. Even fo, Sir. Bab. Verily fo,Sir.--Do not you know me3Lady ? Love. Truth, not I. Bab. Nor you, nor you, nor you? Mai. We know thee not. What art thou ? Bab. This 'tis to put off our vain and fuperfluous colours, and to walk as becometh the zealoufly metamorphos'd. I was your creature, Lady. Love. How ? my creature ! Bab. In the phrafe of the world 'twas fo, but I am now my own, yet verily I do err, for no wife is her own ciifpofer, verily none.

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The Country Innocence ; Or, 54 none, for we,to affirm fincerely, are but members of our head, the man our fpoufe and our fuperior. All. How, Bab.? Mr. Will. The fame, believe me. Capt. H >w comes (he to fpeak in the nofe fo ? Mr. Will. The tone of the Brethren • but what do you think of this member, Bab? Bab. Though begot, and conceiv'd in vanity, yetbeingbornin theftate of Matrimony, the offence may no doubt be remitted, and the innocent in time may prove a moft zealous member. Sir Oliv. And what think you, Sir ? *rf* Raf. I think as my wife thinks, for man and Wm are one. Bab. Verily you have laid, and faid like a zealous husband. Enter Plufh, and Gillian veil'd. Mr. Will. Much joy betide your Worfhip. Pluf. I thank you. For having this Beauty, I have all the joys my aufpicious Stars could give me. Mr. Will. Well, Gregory, if you do hang your felf Pluf. Why, if he does, he does, we cannot help it, we are now man and wife. Mr. fVill. For better, for worfe. Pluf Then for better, for worfe, I will keep her - why there's another Rival of mine, Sir Oliver . fay he fhould take the fame Journey, and go to Heaven in a halter after him, can I help it? Sir Oliv. I confefs you cannot, thank you, Mr. Plufh. Plufh. I did but fay, if you ihould, Sir. Sir 'Oliv. No, though the lols be fomewhat grievous to me, the forrow fhall not go fo deep, fhe's yours. Pluf. As fure as the Church can make her. Sir Oliv. What muft be, muft be, Sir - much joy betide you. Pluf. Thank you. Enter Gregory, andO\& Gentlewoman veil'd. Gre. N >w, Lady, in fpight of all my Rivals, you are mine. , Old. Gentlew. I am, Sir. Gre. I kno- you are, and thereupon {Offers to kifs. Mr. Will. N >t a kifs, till you come to your Chamber, and ihen fhe's your own all over. Gre.

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J he Chamber - Maid turn'd Quafyr. 5 5 Gre. 'Tis enough: now if my Father would but die once. Mr. Will. When Plufh (hall hear of this, he'l hang himlelf. Gre. If he do make a wry mouth at the match, I cannot help it, Ifhouldnot do fo by him though. Save you, Gentlemen, we have the Lady. Pluf. We have the Lady, Gentlemen. Sir Ro. Is my Sifter divided between you ? Sir Oliv. You cannot both have the Lady. Pluf. Alas, poor Gregory. Gre. Alas, poor Plufh. Lov. Alas, poor Coxcombs : here's a coil indeed about a worthle(s(hadow: what am I; Sir? All. Alas, Gregory,— Alas poor Plufh. Pluf. Why, who have I then? Gill. Why, who do you think you have ? this is no Ivy-bufh, nor I an Owl. D'yeftareuponme? Thr. My daughter Gillian / Abr. What my fifter Gillian! I thought by her fcolding, fhe would be a Lady. Pluf Are you my wife ? Gill. I cannot tell, how do you think, Sir, ha ? Sir Ro. Come, Sir, be contented, fhe's young and handfome, and no doubt will prove a fortune to you. But what fay you,Sir ? Gre. Why,I (ay,I know not what to lay,fhe is not very old,is (lie ? Sir Rob. In her Hood, fome fifty, but in fome other dreflings fhe his, (he may pafs for a thing of twenty. Gre. Here be fome Gutters, Channels, and long Lanes, but being filPd up with a little Plafter of Paris, the face may pafs. Sir Ro. For a Paris-G&rden face it may, Sir. • ,, OldGentlw. Come, nere be melancholy, you fhall find a wo manof me, Fl arrant you. Gre. Thou fpeakeft like a good old Gentlewoman. Well, an my wi^e would but die once.. OldGenilew. H W, fweet heart ? your Father. Gre. I know what I faid, Plw arrant you, if my wife would but die once. Mr. Will. Come, you are fo melancholy, why here's a man uf fers is much you, or you, Mr. Plufh and \et you fee he's patient. Raf. 1 thought I had married a Lady too, but by Lady there is no fuch matter, we muft be contented now though. Song,

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The Country Innocence ; Or, 56 SONG. Ton that languiftfd fo long for thofe whom you find, Have kindncfs for you, like the reft of man-kind, Though Love and that cheat no man can indure, Tet be conflant andkind,tho they're falfe and unfure, For in time you' I havefomething to eafe a fad heart, The pleafure to think how your Rivals dofmart. Here's a Brother, a Fop, and a country Clown ; A Sifter, a Scold, and a Jilt of the Town : Thefe Babbies of Grace, to be faithful, as yet, Re/olve to debauch, by the Rules of the Writ. To increafe without fear of a monftrous preamble, And hold forth to all they [ball meet in their ramble. To be faithful and true, are the Rules they admire : To oblige ev'ry Brother, andquench evry fire, Thefe Iambs of a Fold, I ke young Adamites move, Make Text their enjoyment, Religion their love : In a Pulpit they I melt, like a Spark in a Coach, Thump the Cufbion andP reach, though they re big with debauch. Bab. You may abufe the faithful, who are big with Grace and Labour, and rail againft thofe careful Shepherds, who ftrive with the fweat of their brows to keep their Flocks trom ftraying, you may. ■ c From the time that Plufh <-W Gillian entered, theCiv- 2 tain entertains Margaret in dumb f how till now. ■ Capt. The Token I remember, and that after this Ladies Mar riage I gave it thee, with a promile, If ever I liv d to come alhore again, never to marry other. Mar. You did, Sir. Capt. Heav'n, I fee , is juft in ev'ry thing, and would not let me violate that Faith I had given up to thee. And fince it has pre ferv'dme from a Fate fevere as was my Merit: thus I make good my promife • Which is thy Father ? Mar. This, Sir. Capt. Then to him I kneel, hoping he'l be fo truly kind to give me his content. Thr. Captain, take it, you are a worthy Gentleman, and much deferve a better foitune. Abr.

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The Chamber -Maid turned Qual\er. 57 Abr. What another Lady of the Family of the Tbrafbards.r nay then I feci Honour creeps, on apace, and I may be a Lord. Your fervant, Brothers - nay I am bold, but 'tis my ambition to be ac quainted with Gentlemen. Capt. And you are welcome, we both are Brothers now. Sir Rob. Why, God a mercy, Captain, now I love you dear ly . and to exprefs how much I dote upon you,let's have a Dance, and then we'l move to Church, where I will play the Father. Capt. I thank you, Sir. A Dance. Capt. Now, Gentlemen, let's go. /Sever was dayfo doubly bleft before, Contemn d by one, I found what J adore. Double Affection too doth crown the End -. Finding a Miftrefs, I have found a Friend. . Sir Oliv. Honour to fuch excefs, in you I've found, Love, yirtue, Merit y it at once has crown'd. Tour Generoftty fo highly movd, By all the World you ought to be belovd. Whenfriendfhip to fuch height doth act its part, At once you conquer, body, foul, and heart. {Exeunt. I PROLOGUE. (XTJ V.-.vti V*zzzj± Cv-*:.\t*^(*^ttW -j^vuvn *U&

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EPILOGUE. YCt*. did expect l fome bawdy Farce today, t Some glorious nonfenfe , or athundring Play,y, Fr.ough to fright the huffing Wits away ; y But you are cheated, and inftead of either, We've tyr'dyour patience with Harangue of neither. How plea fan t 'twas to fee fome fleep i'th' Pit, X Some ferions Judg es.and there dream of Wit, > Awake, Em fure they never thought of it. j Some in a corner 'mongfl the numrous crowd ~), It feems were pleas' d, they laugh' dfo monftrousloud ;5* 'Twos not at Play, but Beauty under cloud. J D — me ', fays one (he's handfome, wondrous fair ; 7 Another, rot the Jilt, if two compare > In notes together, all the Pit defpair. y Then humming round the creature yet unknown, They court her to unmask, that being done, Their ftomachs naufeate, and their love grows cool, dnd allretirefrom unregarded fool. We have no charms t' attract your face this way, Nogawdy Cloaths, nor Scenes tograce our Play. Here you muft be content with yea. and nay. But let that pafs .* be kind, Gallants, for fear. Through me your double dealings do appear. I'm grown precife, a Sifter, and a Saint, Lay d by the Trade of Chamber-maid and Paint. The lewd vocation of informing Cully, Tour Mifs admits th Amours of fuch a Bully. They meet in private, and to tell you truly, This night th' intrigue is done with Betty B ■ Then Spark, defpifing all his Miftrefs charms, Perhaps, takes me into his longing Arms ; With patience leaves what was before his right. And all to (bun the danger of the fight. But roaring Huff for fuch affronts will cry, D— *w, the Rafcal and the Jilt fhall die. But

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But th'is is paft, Earn a Convert grown, Abhor the lewd devices of the Town. Move as the humor moves, fomettmes be bold, A Shepherd may debauch in his own Fold. ' The Lambs fometimes muft play ; fhou'd they be dull, A Sifter ne're wou'd get her belly full. Am I not happy then, in my new bands ? Gallants, do you confirm it with your hands. /fee your looks prognofticate aftorm, And ifyoupteafe^your Quaker fhall reform. Religious Players, in this wicked Age, Appear like Devils^ and difgrace the Stage : Thofe ferious Fops have ruin'd all our pains. Tofhunour Houfe will make a Saint of Haynes. FIKJS.

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ap"THX CIVILE WARES^ fbcttvccnc theJiowftr tfJ^nc<flcr% andyorke corrected and convinucii. $y Samuel fianicl oncofthc^nvnm \of\iirMaifhci moffhonorablcJi prima cnnat vcncrcf pofTrcma. tuwdhts, _ AT LONDON j?y $i\non VJatcrfonncj fculy-

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TO THE RIGHT NOBLE Lady, the Lady Marie, CounteJJe Dowager e/Pembfooke. MADAME: His Poem cfour Uft chile Warres of England, (whereof the manylditi onsfhewewhat kinde of intertaine mcnt it hath had with the world) Z haue now againefent-forth, with the addition of two bookes: the one^on- timing the courfeoftheHiftorie; the other \ making-vp dpartjehich(for hafle)was left vnfurm(ht in the former Imprejsions. <^nd}hauing nothing elf e todoowith my life, but toworkewhil'ft i rhaueit\ ihelditmy part, to adorne (thehejl I could) this ?rouince,Nature hath allot' ted to my Charge: and which I defire toleaue,aftermy death, in the heft forme I may, feeing I can erecf no o> ther pillars to fuftaine my memoriejbut my lines, nor o thermfe pay my debts andtherecknings of my gratitude to their honour who haue donne me good, and furthered tbisWorke. Andywhereas this Argument was long fince vnder t a « t+4 2 ken

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THE EPISTLE ken (in a time which wot not fo well fecitr doft he future, ets God he hleffednow it is) with a purpofe, to fhewe the deformities of Ciuile Diffenfion, and the miferahle e uents of Rebellions, Confpiracies, and bloudy Reuenge ments,which followed(as in a circle jvpon that breach of the due courfe of Succefsion, by the Vfurpation ofHtn.4 5 and thereby to make t he blef sings of Peace, and the happi. neffeof an eftablifhedGouernment (in a direcJ Line) the better to appear e: I truft I fhall doo a grate full worke to my Countrie,to continue the fame, vnto the glorious Vni on ofHctuy : from whence is dejcended our prefent Hap pineffe. In which Worke, I haue carefully followed tht truth which is deliuered in the Hiftorie ; without adding to, or fubtra£lingfrom,the general receiu'd opinion of things as we finde them in our common Annalles : holding it am impietiejtoviolate thatpuhlike Teftimonie we haue,with out more euident proofe; or to introduce fit! ions of our owne imagination,in things of this nature. Famae rcrum ftandumcft. Though Iknowe, in thefe publike aclions, there are euer popular bruites,ani opinions, which run ac cording to the time & the biafs of mens officii ion r. and it is the part of an Htflorian, to recite them, not to rule the' efpeciallyyotherwifethen the circumftances may induce : according tothatmedeft faying} Nee affirmarc fuftinco de quibus dubito,nec fubduccre quce accepi. / haue onely vfid that poeticall licence, of framing /peaches totheperfons of men according to their occaft *w,4/C.Saluftius, and T. Uuius ( though Writers in Profe^yetin that kinde Poets)haue,w:th diuers other an tscnt and modern Writer s^one before meJVherin ft tough they

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DEDICATORIE. they haue ineroched vpon others rights, and vfurpt apart that was not properly theirs: yet, feeing they hold fo iuft a proportion,with the nature of men jnd the courfe ofaf fayres;tkeypaffeas the partes of the Actor (not the Wri ter)and are receiud with great approbation. And although many of thefe Images are drawne with the pencil of mine owne concerning : yet Iknowe, they are ace or ding to the portraiture ofT^ature '* andcarrieare femblanee to the life of Action , and their complexions whom they reprefenU For, I fee, 4mbition,P action, and Affections, fpeake euer one Language,weare like colours (though in feuer all fajhions) feed, and are fed with the fame nutriments , and only vary but in time. Man is a creature of the fame dimenfion he was : and how great and eminent fioeuer hee bee, hismeafure and height is eafic to be taken. And all thefe great actions are openly prefented on the Stage of the World : where, there are euer Spectators , who will iudge and cenfurehow menperfonate thofe parts, which they are fet to perform; andfo enter them in the Records of Memorie. And if I haue erred fomew hat in the draught of the young J^ Ifabel (wife to Rica.) in not fitting herpafsi- onsto her yeares : / muft craue fauour of my credulous Readers ; and hope, the young Ladies of England ( who- peraduenture will thinke them felues of age fufficient, at iqyeares,te htuc afeelingof their owne eftates) will ex' cufe me in that point. For the reft, fetting-a fide thofe or- naments, proper to this kinde of Writing , I haue faithful- ly obferuedthe Hiftorie. Wherein, fuch as hue this Har - mony of w or dsjn,iy finde, that a Subject, of the great eft grauitie}willbe aptly exprefi i howfoeuer others (feeing A i in

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THE EPISTLE,&c\ in what fort Verfe hath beene idly abufed) hold it but as a languagefitting Lightnes andVanitie. Formine owne part. .lam not fo far in hue with this forme of Writing (nor haue Ifworne Fealtie onely to Ryme) but that imayferue in any other ftate of Inuenti- en ,with what weapon of v Iterance I will : and,fo it may make good my minde, icare not. For, lfecjudgement and Difcretion (with whatfoeueris worthy) carry their owne Ornaments, and are grac't with their owne beauties-, be they apparayled in what fafhion they will. And becaufe I fade the common tongue of the world is Profe ; I purpofe inthat kinde to write the Hiftorie of England, from the Conqueft : being incouraged thereunto Jby many noble &* Worthy Spirits. Although Madame, I muft not neglect to profecute the other part of this Worke i being thus re stiued by your Goednes : to w home, and to whofe Noble Family,! hold my felfe euer bound; and will labour to doo you all the honor }and feruice Ian. Sam. Danybl.

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1 , THE FIRST <BOOK.e- ton I THE A"RGVMENT. @ What times for *-£»? Richard the fecontds Raigne, | | Thefatallcaufesof this ciuileVFarre, | 6 //« Vncles pride, his greedy Minions gaine, % | Gloftcrs renolt,a»d death, deliuered are. S Y{vfiou\1Mctts'diexU'dtcaird'backagaine, ' | Pretendes t' amendrvhat others Rule didmarre. * r*\ The King fromhelindhajles,butdidnogood; % I WhU's~lftr(WgeprodigiomfignesforC'tok£n blood. | |L e. X I Sing the ciuill Warrcs,tumult uous Broylcs, And bloody factions ofamighcie Land: Whofe people haucie.proud with forraine fpoyles, Vpon themfclue*turn-backe their conquering hand $ WhiM Kin their Kin,Brocherchc Brother foyles; Like Enfignes all againft like Enfignesband; Bowes againft Bowei,the Crowne againft theCrownc; Whil'ft all pretending right,all right 's thtownc downe . B . What

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And THE FIRST BOOKE. i 2 What forie, 6 what madnes held theefo, Deare England{too too prodigal! of blood) To <Aradefo much, and warre wichouta foe, Whild Fraunce,to fee thy fpoyles.at pleafure dood ! How much might'd thou hauepurchad with leffewoe, T' haue done thee honour and thy people good ? Thine mi^ht haue bcenc what-euer lies betweeue The Alps and vs,the Pyrenei and Rhone, 3 Yet now what reafon haue we to complaine ? Since hereby came the calmc we did inioy j Theblidcof thee <?//*.<*$ happie gaine For all our lolTc: when-as no other way The Heauens could finde,but to vni te againc Thetatallfev'red Families, that they Might bring foorth thee: that in thy peace mightgrowe That glorie, which few Times could euer fhowc. 4 Comefacred Virtue: I no Mufe,hat thee, I nuokc, in this great labour I intend. Doo thou infpire my though ts,infufe in mee A power to bring the fame co happie cud. Ray fevp a workc, for later times to fee, That may thy glorie.and my pay nes commend. Make mc thefe tumults rightly to rehcarfc : And giuc peace tomylifc,lifc tomy verfc. And thou Charles Montioy (who didd once afford Red for my fortunes ,on thy quiet fhore, And cheer'dd mcc on,thcfc mcafures to tecord In grauer tones,then I had vs'd before) Beholde : my gratitude makes good my word Ingag'd to thee (although thou be no more) That I,who heretofore haue b'v'd by thee, Doo giue thee now aroomc to liue with me.

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THE FIRST BOOKE. 3 6 And MEMORlE,pre/erv'reffeof things done, Come thou.vnfold the woundes, the wtacke, the wade t Reueale to me how all the drife begunne Twixt Lancaster and Yorke jtt\ ages pad: Howcaiifcgjcounfels.andeuentsdidrunne, So long as thefe vnhappie times did lad, Vnintermixt with rid ion s , fantafies, I verfific the troth } not Poetize, 7 And to theende wee may with better eafe Difcernc the true difcourfc; vouchfafeto fhowc, What were the timcsfotegoing,ncere to thefe, That thefe we may with better profit knowe : Tell,how the world fell into this difeafe, And how fo great difiempcrature did growe. So fhall we fee,by what degrees it came, ' ' How thing s,at full,do foone wcx out of frame. TenKings had/rom the Norman Conqueror.raignd, With intermix! and variable fate, When England to her greated height attain'd Of powre, dominion,gloric,wealth,andState; After it had,with much adoo,fudain'd Theviolenceof Princes,with debate mKhmtli„ tbe ffKti.ftto.ycm. For titles, and the often mutinies Of Noblcs,for their ancient liberties. 9 For,firft, the Norman, conquering all by mighty By might was fore 't to keepe wnat hehad got } MixingoutCuftomesand theformcof "Right . - With foraine Con'litutions he had brought : Maiftering the mightie,humbling the poorer wight ' By all fcuercft meanes t hat could be wrought : And, making the fuccefsion doubtfull,renc This new-got State, andleftit turbulent. B Z WttUttM Wihi i.fumnmei the Cmtueror, l-'t haft feme to "Ut ter! tbefixt Dukf cfNormmutiftaig' nel 2 o. f tares mi 8 -*» omtiei and left theCrerrnt ofSng- LutitoWtllnmt hu third j unite j ctntraryti tfce ril fitmt of fuetiJSitn.

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4 THE FIRST BOOKE. '087. MltZZ tbir-nokm v.* SSSiSf* oth.,«Himnj<.f SfSfrS&ii. Kisfiiinthmtxiii t%5&& TtXjbtttMz tt* "Dtert, when be had riiffud 13 .jura. u*o. • 10 rVtlliamhis fonne,tracing his fathers wayes (The great men fpent in peace.orfliine in fight) Vpon deprefled weaknes ondy preyes, And makes his force maintaine his doubtfull right: His elder brothers daymc,vexing his dayes, His adions and exadions dill incite : And Biu,nS Beades.what did to Men pertaine (TookeforaBeadjhitnfclfcinth'end was flaine. His brother Henrie next commands the State: M»g»4 ; j^mb. ppSSffi* hiigirtwrnden $£££*!■■ frl-nutriedtubt •pLatagenct £.t>f Seckesto repacifie the peoples hater, And with faire diewes, rather then in effed, Allay es thofe gricuances that heauic fate: Reformcsthelawes.which foone hee did negled, And reft of fonnes,for whom he did prepare, Leaues crowne and dnfe,to Afaude his daughters care. 12 •am* ? Stephenfn f the to^uivdi. inn dei Oh letniiii JSjS'jS* tbtfuecifitn^nd f"i>"iyt*™Z xowictha. Whom 5r</>^» his nephew(falfifying his Oath) Prcueius,a(Tay les the Rcalme,obtaiiies the Crowne; Sucn .tum,jl" ray fing as torment them both, Whil'ft both held nothingcertainclv their owne; rh'affltded State(diuidcd in their troth And partiall faithjmolt miferablc growne, Enduresche while,tiilpcacesand Stephens death, Gaue fome calmc leafurc to recouer breath. »'54- Keettftmneofqef- fa pia.t*£e*et e. 11«;S^' ttedhiiftrmettea. *£$£&■ \mnedtohugrtit d££2*S. ■n,c>>arJ,Gefir,& TrAT ., li When Henrie,fonne to Maude the Emprefle,raigncs And E»£l«»d ™° for™ *"» S^eafnes brought, Addalreiandto thisSccpter,andobtaincs LarSc Prou'nccs mFrauncei much treafure gote, And fromexactions here at home abllaynes: And had not his rebellious children fought T'mforoy le his- age with tumults.he had beene ThchappiedMonarch that this State had fecne.

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THE FIRST BOOKE. 5 »4 11%. Sichardrrent U theRoly rvarr's, "mas kfng of Ie ritfalem tvhilts bit brother Iohn by the help of the King of France -pfurpttbecrotvn of England. Hee ■Wat detained frifonerih ~4u firia, redeemed, and reigned nine years.g.months. Him, gouernment.* Who much the glory of our Armes increaft ; And all his fathers mighty treafurefpent, In that deuoutfull A dion of the Eaft '. Whercto,whiles hehisforces wholly bent, Defpight and treafon his defignes opprcft ; A faithlelTe brother, and a fatall King, Cut-off his growth of glory , in the fpring. Which wickedhrother,contrary to courfe, Falre/o/w vfurpes hisNephcrv Arthurs right; Gets to the Crowne by craft,by wrong.by force j Rules it with luft,oppredion,rigour,might 5 Murders the la wfullheire without remorfe: Wherefore procuring all the worlds defpight, A Tyrant loath 'd, a homicide conuen ted,. Poyfoned he dyeSjdifgrac'tand vnlamented. i>5 n99. K. Iohn yfurps the right of tbur fonne to Geffery bis el der brother ; and raigne s ij Henrie his fonne is chofen King, though young, And Leves of France (eleded fird) beguil'd ; After the mighty had debated long, Doubtfull to choofe a draungcr or a child : With him,the Barrons fin thefe times growne ftrong) Warre for their auncient Lawes fo long exil'd. Hcgraunts the (fharttr that pretended cafe; Yet kept his o wnc,and did his State appcafe. yeares. Hee had tvarres tvitb bit Barons; xvho e lecled LexvU, Sonne to the K. of France. Ill6. Hen.jaty. yeares of age. Was Crotvned 17 Edward,h\% fonne; a Martiall King,fucceedei 3 Iud,prudent,graue,reIigious,fortunate: Whofe happy ordered Raigne moft fertile breedes, Plenty'of mighty fpirits to ftrength his State.- And worthy mindeSjto manage worthy dcedes, Th'experience of thofe times in generate: For,euer great imploy mcnt,for the great, Quickens the biood,and honour doth beget. B 3 King: and raig ned %6.yearts. 1272. Ed. 1. had tbe dominion duer thu •whole Hand of Eritaine ; and rallied glori- onfly - t7.Mouetl?s. And

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Ncuer 6* THE FIRST BOOKE. 1 1 07. Edward LabufcdijUn Minions & de baufhtd by hit owne weakftefle , Waidefofedjra "« gouernment , when be bad reicr ned' 1 j. y tares 6.monetbs; and Was murthcTtd >nfrifo». -ii.. And had not his mi'-led lafciuiousSonne Edward the fecond, intermitted fo Thef0urfe°f g,ory haPPl,ybcSunn« f Wh'ch brought him and his fauonres to woe; That happy current without flop had runne Vnto the fullor his fonne Edwards flowe: But, who hath often feene,in fuch a State," FathcrandSonnelikegood,hkefottunate? 19 B"t now, this great Succeeder, all repaires, Andrcinduc't thatdifcontinued good: He builds vp ftrength & greatne., for his hcires, Out of the virtues that adornd his blood : He makes his Subicds Lords of more then theirs • And fets their boundsfarrc wider then they dood. Hispowre,andfortune,had fufficient wrought, ' Could but theState haue kept what he had got.' 20 And had h" hcirc f,,rviu'd him >n due courfe, Whathfoitsf^/Whadftthoufoundjwharbarre? What world could hauerefifted fo great force ? O more then men I (two thunderbolts of warrcl Why did not Time your ioy ned worth diuorce, T'haue made you rfeueral glories greater farre ? Too prodigal! was Nature, thus to doe; To fpend in one Agc,what fhould feruefor two. tji6. Edw.3 b^aTptmc'ewho dybefoTelm ' father. 21 But n°w the Scepter, in this glorious State, o/Supported with ftrong powrc and vidorie, Waslcft vnto a Child, ordain'd byfate Joflayihecourfeof whaimightgrowttoohie: Here was a (top, that Grcatncflc did abate, When powrc vpon fo weakea bare did lie/ For, lead great fortune fhould prcfumc too farre Suchoppofitionsinterpofcd are. H!chard.i.bcing but 1 i.jiMrtJ age,wMcrow- Usui' f?77" i"

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THE FIRST BOOKE. 7 22 Ncuer this Hand better peopled ftood $ Neuer more men of might, and mind s add reft : Neuer more Princes oftheroyall blood, (If not too many for the pubhque Reft) Nor euer was more treafure, wealth and good, Then when this Orchard, firft, the Crowne poflcft > Thefecondof that name, in two accurft: And well we might haue mid ail, but the firft. 33 In this mans Raigne* began this fatal drife (The bloudie argument whereof we treate) That dcarely colt fo many'a Prince his life \ AndfpQyldthewcakc,andcuenconfum'd the great : That, wherein all condition was fo rife, As Memory cuen gricues her to repeat, And would that time might now this knowledge lofe; But that tis good to learne by others woes. 24 Edwardthe third, being dead, had left this child, ('Sonne of his worthy fonne deceaft of late,} TheCrowne and Scepterof this Realme to wield: Appointing the protedors of his State Two of his f onnes,to be his better ihield; Richard the 2. fin to the black? prime. Suppofing, Vncles, free from guileorhate, Would order all things for his better good, In the refped and honour of their bloud. «c Of thefe, lobn, Duke of Lancafter, was one, fToogreataSubiedgrowne, for fuch aStatc. ThetitleofaKing,andglorie wonne t 1 ■ 1 • - 1 i- 1 • In great exploits his mind did eleuate Aboue proportion kingdomes ftand vpon: Which made him pufh at what hisiffuegate) Theother,Landey: whofemildtempcratnefs ri'j. j A 1 (v v Did tend vnto a calmer quretnefle. B4 With TheD.ofLan cafler intitiedK. ofcaflikintbe Pft^SS Conjtance eldefi daughter to K. Teter. Edmondiangly far!e of cfm~ bridge: after cre^ D tf r*r^.

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