Shirley, James · published 1638 · first performed or written 1637 [licensed for stage, Apr 23, 1638] (Annals) not in BritDrama · St. Werburgh Street, Dublin T0 Court life: dukes, favour and honour typicality 0.74 · 480 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of T0: duke, lord, duchess, love, court, madam, prince, honour, grace, lady.
And I'll not wander much about; shall I Be admitted a young lover? Men must not love till they be one & twenty, They will be mad before they come to age else. This Law was ne'er decreed i'th' Parliament Of Cupid; such a Statute would undo Many sweet Virgins like yourself; yet if You'll promise to stay for me, I shall think it A happy expectation; we are both Young; we may choose each other Valentine And couple, as we grow more ripe hereafter. I'll ask you but one question my Lord, What would you give to be the King of Naples? I dare not think so ambitiously. 'tis modest: what if I cannot love under a Prince. Can he be less, whom you will make happy To boast in the possession of your fair Person, a thousand provinces; those eyes Are able to create another Indies; All the delights that dwell in blessed Tempe Divinely bud and blossom in your cheek; The treasure of Arabia's in your breath; Nor Thebes alone, as to Amphion's Lute Stoops to the heavenly magic of your voice, But all the world. No more of this; these praises Are made for children, and will make truth blush; They may fill up where nature is defective; And were I Queen of Naples I should punish Such flattery; but you are young and may Outgrow this vanity. You are merciful. I shall be ever so to you Octavio, Let this encourage you to think I love you In the first place, of those which are borne subjects; If you will answer my respects forbear To question further. I shall wait sometime, and kiss your hand. And if my power may Prevail to do you favour with the King, Make your address. Has not the court transformed her. methinks I move upon a state already And yet 'tis not the glory of his title Affects my hope so much; his person's lovely, And both together make the charm; I do Expect his royal presence; how shall I Behave my looks when he declares himself, Madam. Admit not every Lord to trouble m; I will take physic; but I'll be observed; You may frame some excuse to Ladies too That press their visit. 'tis the Duke. The Duke. Of Florence. Princes must not be neglected; That name gives him access; say I attend. The acknowledgements I owe your favours Madam, Late your rude guest brings me to kiss your hand. Your excellence is pleased to interpret fairly Of our intents. And till occasion ripen My whole discharge for your fair entertainment, Madam, be pleased to wear these Diamonds, Which of themselves betray their want of lustre, And come with an ambition to recover Flame from your smile. It can be no dishonour To take these from a Prince. The King with wings, I'll haste to meet him,
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And Ile not wander much about; shall I Be admitted a young lover? Men must not love till they be one & twenty, They will be mad before they come to age else. This Law was ne're decreed i'th Parliament Of Cupid; such a Statute would undoe Many sweet Virgins like your selfe; yet if You'le promise to stay for me, I shall thinke it A happy expectation; we are both Young; we may choose each other Valentine And couple, as we grow more ripe hereafter. Ile aske you but one question my Lord, What would you give to be the King of Naples? I dare not thinke so ambitiously. Tis modest: what if I cannot love under a Prince. Can he be lesse, whom you will make happy To boast in the possession of your faire Person, a thousand provinces; those eyes Are able to create another Indies; All the delights that dwell in blessed Tempe Divinely bud and blossome in your cheeke; The treasure of Arabia's in your breath; Nor Thebes alone, as to Amphions Lute Stoopes to the heavenly magicke of your voyce, But all the world. No more of this; these praises Are made for children, and will make truth blush; They may fill up where nature is defective; And were I Queene of Naples I should punish Such flattery; but you are young and may Outgrow this vanity. You are mercifull. I shall be ever so to you Octavio, Let this incourage you to thinke I love you In the first place, of those which are borne subjects; If you will answer my respects forbeare To question further. I shall waite sometime, and kisse your hand. And if my power may Prevaile to doe you favour with the King, Make your addresse. Has not the court transform'd her. Me thinkes I move upon a state already And yet tis not the glory of his title Affects my hope so much; his person's lovely, And both together make the charme; I doe Expect his royall presence; how shall I Behave my lookes when he declares himselfe, Madam. Admit not every Lord to trouble m; I will take physicke; but Ile be observ'd; You may frame some excuse to Ladies too That presse their visite. Tis the Duke. The Duke. Of Florence. Princes must not be neglected; That name gives him accesse; say I attend. The acknowledgments I owe your favours Madam, Late your rude guest brings me to kise your hand. Your excellence is pleas'd to interpret fairely Of our intents. And till occasion ripen My whole discharge for your faire entertainement, Madam, be pleas'd to weare these Diamonds, Which of themselves betray their want of lusture, And come with an ambition to recover Flame from your smile. It can be no dishonour To take these from a Prince. The King with wings, Ile haste to meet him,