Shirley, James · published 1637 · first performed or written 1635 [licensed for stage, Oct 15] (Annals) comedy · Queen Henrietta Maria's Men · Phoenix/Cockpit T16 Gallantry: ladies, lordships and complim typicality 0.84 · 485 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of T16: lady, madam, gentleman, lordship, ladies, honour, mistress, sweet, court, servant.
Such a thing he would seem, but in his guiltiness Of little land, his expectation is not So valiant as it might be, he wears clothes, And feeds with noblemen, to some I hear No better than a wanton emissary, Or scout for Venus' wild foul, which made tame, He thinks no shame to stand court sentinel, In hope of the reversion. I have heard That some of them are often my Lords tasters, The first fruits they condition for, and will Exact as fees for the promotion. Let them agree, there's no account shall lie For me among their traffic. Mr. Hairecut Madam Is new come in, to tender you his service. Let him discourse a little with sir William. What is this gentleman Mr. Hairecut Madam? I note him very gallant, and much courted By gentlemen of quality. I know not More than a trim gay man, he has some great office Sure by his confident behaviour, He would be entertained under the title Of servant to me, and I must confess, He is the sweetest of all men that visit me. How mean you Madam? He is full of powder, He will save much in perfume for my chamber, Were he but constant here; give 'em access. Madam the humblest of your servants is Exalted to a happiness, if you smile Upon my visit. I must beg your charity Upon my rudeness Madam, I shall give That day up lost to any happiness, When I forget to tender you my service. You practise Courtship gentlemen. But cannot Find where with more desert to exercise it, What lady's this I pray? A kinswoman Of mine sir William. I am more her servant, You came from Court, now I presume. 'tis Madam The sphere I move in, and my destiny Was kind to place me there, where I enjoy All blessings that a mortal can possess, That lives not in your presence, and I should Fix my ambition, when you would vouchsafe Me so much honour, to accept from me An humble entertainment there. But by What name shall I be known, in what degree Shall I be of kindred to you. How mean you Madam? Perhaps you'll call me sister, I shall take it A special preferment, or it may be I may pass under title of your Mistress, If I seem rich, and fair enough, to engage Your confidence to own me. I would hope. But 'tis not come to that yet, you will sir Excuse my mirth. Sweet Madam. Shall I take Boldness to ask what place you hold in Court? 'tis an uncivil curiosity, But you'll have mercy to a woman's question. My present condition Madam, carries Honour and profit, though not to be named With that employment I expect i'th' state Which shall discharge the first maturity Upon your knowledge, until than I beg You allow a modest silence.
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Such a thing he would seeme, but in his guiltinesse Of little land, his expectation is not So valiant as it might be, he weares cloathes, And feeds with noblemen, to some I heare No better than a wanton emissarie, Or scout for Venus wild foule, which made tame, He thinkes no shame to stand court centinell, In hope of the reversion. I have heard That some of them are often my Lords tasters, The first fruits they condition for, and will Exact as fees for the promotion. Let them agree, there's no account shall lie For me among their trafficke. Mr. Hairecut Madam Is new come in, to tender you his service. Let him discourse a little with sir William. What is this gentleman Mr. Hairecut Madam? I note him very gallant, and much courted By gentlemen of qualitie. I know not More than a trim gay man, he has some great office Sure by his confident behaviour, He would be entertaind under the title Of servant to me, and I must confesse, He is the sweetest of all men that visite me. How meane you Madam? He is full of powder, He will save much in perfume for my chamber, Were he but constant here; give e'm accesse. Madam the humblest of your servants is Exalted to a happinesse, if you smile Vpon my visit. I must begge your charitie Vpon my rudenesse Madam, I shall give That day up lost to any happinesse, When I forget to tender you my service. You practise Courtship gentlemen. But cannot Find where with more desert to exercise it, What Ladie's this I pray? A kinswoman Of mine sir William. I am more her servant, You came from Court, now I presume. Tis Madam The sphere I move in, and my destinie Was kinde to place me there, where J enjoy All blessings that a mortall can possesse, That lives not in your presence, and J should Fixe my ambition, when you would vouchsafe Me so much honour, to accept from me An humble entertainment there. But by What name shall I be knowne, in what degree Shall J be of kinred to you. How meane you Madam? Perhaps you'le call me sister, I shall take it A speciall preferment, or it may be J may passe under title of your Mistresse, If I seeme rich, and faire enough, to engage Your confidence to owne me. J would hope. But tis not come to that yet, you will sir Excuse my mirth. Sweet Madam. Shall J take Boldnesse to aske what place you hold in Court? Tis an uncivill curiositie, But you'le have mercie to a womans question. My present condition Madam, carries Honour and profit, though not to be nam'd With that employment J expect ith state Which shall discharge the first maturitie Vpon your knowledge, untill then I begge You allow a modest silence.