The Ladies' Privilege (The Lady's Privilege) · chunk 4 of 31
Glapthorne, Henry · published 1640 · first performed or written 1637 [1637-1640] (Annals) not in BritDrama · before the Court unassigned nearest T16 Gallantry: ladies, lordships and complim · 489 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of the nearest topic T16: lady, madam, gentleman, lordship, ladies, honour, mistress, sweet, court, servant.
Have you employed a serious diligence yet In giving Lord Vitelli secret notice Of my affection to him? Truly Madam, And as I hope to have a husband yet Ere I be fifty, I have been so ta'en up About my new device, I scarce have leisure To say my prayers sincerely: Ladybird You look not sprightly, ravishing, only this fear Was not well cut, nor well laid on, it wanted A little of my learned art: Vitelli Doubt him not Madam, he shall love you so: 'tis pretty neat now; I would not have a Lady That wears a glass about her, have the least Pimple in her countenance discomposed, it does Disgallant a whole beauty. But Corimba What's this to me, thou mayst as well tell tales Of love to one departing life, these toys Relish with me as bitter pills with children, Wilt thou effect my business? I confess I have been very fortunate in bringing Couples together, though I ne'er could couple myself with any, your Ladyship could not Have chose a better agent. Save you sweet Lady, save you, Aunt I have Lost all my morning exercise at tennis In seeking you, and yet was still in hazard Whether I should meet you; I must request a little Help from your Art good Aunt, a patch, or two, To make me appear more lovely; for my glass Tells me I have a very scurvy face Without some ornament. 'tis a good innocent face, be not ashamed on't; I'll cut out one instantly; nay I never Go unprovided of materials let me see, What form is best for thee; that something timorous A heart stuck neatly on thy face, will excite Thy heart to more audacity, good Madam Dost not become him prettily? Cosen be sure You do commend this fashion to all gentlemen, Wert but as common among them as Ladies, My wit would be eternally made famous For the invention. willt please you to dispatch Ant, i'm in haste, I've a whole staple of news to vent. Of what trow? I would have my kind red more ridiculous To th'world than I am; Cosen all your news Is stale; invent me rather some choice story, How true or false no matter, and declare it For news, 'twill please far better, and endear Your judgement i'th' relation— Noble General you're happily encountered: Have you seen my Aunt yet Signior; here she is, I have News to inform you worth your knowledge. Keep them Good Signior till some other time: Eurione We must implore your absence, we'd be private. Why we have been trusted With as good secrets: please your Lordship Accept this Crescent, you see my Cosen Is in the fashion; let me lay it on, Insooth your face is, for a soldier's, Too smooth, and polite; this device will show As't had a scar upon it, which is an honour To faces Military.
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Have you imploy'd a serious diligence yet In giving Lord Vitelli secret notice Of my affection to him? Truely Madam, And as I hope to have a husband yet Ere I be fifty, I have beene so ta'ne up About my new device, I scarce have leisure To say my prayers sincerely: Ladybird You looke not sprightly, ravishing, onely this fear Was not well cut, nor well laid on, it wanted A little of my learned art: Vitelli Doubt him not Madam, he shall love you so: Tis pretty neat now; I would not have a Lady That weares a about her, have the least Pimple in her countenance discompos'd▪ it does Disgallant a whole beauty. But Corimba▪ What's this to me, thou maist as well tell tales Of love to one departing life, these toyes Relish with me as bitter pills with children, Wilt thou effect my businesse? I confesse I have beene very fortunate in bringing Couples together, though I neare could couple My selfe with any, your Ladyship could not Have chose a better agent. Save you sweet Lady, save you, Aunt I have Lost all my morning exercise at tennis In seeking you, and yet was still in hazzard▪ Whether I should meet you; I must request a little Helpe from your Art good Aunt, a patch, or two, To make me appeare more lovely; for my glase Tells me I have a very scurvy face Without some ornament. Tis a good innocent face, be not asham'd on't; Ile cut out one instantly; nay I never Goe unprovided of materialls let me see, What forme is best for thee; that somthing timerous A heart stuck neatly on thy face, will excite Thy heart to more audacity, good Madam Dost not become him prettily? Cosen be sure You doe commend this fashion to all gentlemen, Wert but as common among them as Ladyes, My wit would be eternally made famous For the invention. Wilt please you to dispatch Ant, i'me in hast, I've a whole staple of newes to vent. Of what troe? I would have my kind red more ridiculous To th'world than I am; Cosen all your newes Is stale; invent me rather some choice story, How true or false no matter, and declare it For newes, twill please farre better, and endeare Your judgement i'th' relation— Noble Generall y'are happily encountred: Have you seen my Aunt yet Signior; here she is, I have Newes to informe you worth your knowledge. Keep them Good Signior till some other time: Eurione We must implore your absence, we'd be private. Why we have beene trusted With as good secrets: please your Lordship Accept this Crescent, you see my Cosen Is in the fashion; let me lay it on, Insooth your face is, for a souldiers, Too smooth, and polite; this device will shew As't had a skar upon it, which is an honour To faces Military.