Bell's British Theatre, Volume 21John Bell J. Bell, 1797 |
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... I may shew you the black and blue streaks upon my sides and shoulders . I am sure I suffered them in your service . Amph . To what purpose wouldst thou shew them ? Sos . Why , to the purpose that you may 46 Act 1 . AMPHITRYON .
... I may shew you the black and blue streaks upon my sides and shoulders . I am sure I suffered them in your service . Amph . To what purpose wouldst thou shew them ? Sos . Why , to the purpose that you may 46 Act 1 . AMPHITRYON .
Page 47
... Amph . This request is too reasonable to be refused : but , that all things may be done in order , tell me over again the same story , with all the circumstances of thy commission ; that a blow may follow in due form for every lie . To ...
... Amph . This request is too reasonable to be refused : but , that all things may be done in order , tell me over again the same story , with all the circumstances of thy commission ; that a blow may follow in due form for every lie . To ...
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... Amph . To avoid impertinences , make an end of your journey , and come to the house : what found you there ? Sos . I found before the door a swingeing fellow , in all my shapes and features , and accoutred also my habit . in " Amph ...
... Amph . To avoid impertinences , make an end of your journey , and come to the house : what found you there ? Sos . I found before the door a swingeing fellow , in all my shapes and features , and accoutred also my habit . in " Amph ...
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... Amph . Leave buffooning : I see you would make me laugh ; but you play the fool scurvily . Sos . That may be : but if I am a fool , I am not the only fool in this company . Amph . How now , impudence ? I shall—— Sos . Be not in wrath ...
... Amph . Leave buffooning : I see you would make me laugh ; but you play the fool scurvily . Sos . That may be : but if I am a fool , I am not the only fool in this company . Amph . How now , impudence ? I shall—— Sos . Be not in wrath ...
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... Amph . How , not enter ? Sos . Why , how should I enter ? —unless I were a sprite to glide by him , and shoot myself through locks and bolts , and two - inch boards ? Amph . Oh , coward ! -Didst thou not attempt to passiSos . Yes ...
... Amph . How , not enter ? Sos . Why , how should I enter ? —unless I were a sprite to glide by him , and shoot myself through locks and bolts , and two - inch boards ? Amph . Oh , coward ! -Didst thou not attempt to passiSos . Yes ...
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