The Spanish Bawd (Calisto and Meliboea) (Celestina) · chunk 137 of 205
Mabbe, James / Rojas, Fernando de · published 1631 · first performed or written 1631 (Annals) tragicomedy; literary play unassigned nearest T46 Swords, quarrels and valour · 530 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of the nearest topic T46: rapier, sword, fight, gentlemen, gentleman, kicked, kill, dagger, signor, valour.
we have read both in one book, and are both of the same mind; I have not only their Breeches, but their light easy Buskins, that I may run away the nimbler, and outstrip my fellows. And I am glad (good brother) that thou hast advised me to that, which otherwise, even for very shame, and fear of thee, I should never have done: as for our Master, if he chance to be heard, or otherwise discovered, he will never escape, I fear me, the hands of Pleberio's people; whereby he may hereafter demand of us, how we behaved ourselves in his defence, or that he shall ever be able to accuse us, that we cowardly forsook him. O my friend (Parmeno) how good and joyful a thing is it, for fellows and companions to live together in love and unity! And though Celestina should prove good to us in no other thing, save only this; yet in this alone hath she done us service enough, and deserved very well at our hands. No man can deny that, which in itself is manifest. It is apparent, that we for modesty's sake, and because we would not be branded with the hateful name of cowardice, we stayed here, expecting together with our Master, no less than death, though we did not so much deserve it as he did. Melibea should be come. Hark, methinks I hear them whispering each to other. I fear rather that it is not she, but some one that counterfeits her voice. heavens defend us from the hands of Traitors; I pray God, they have not betaken themselves to that street thorough which we were resolved to fly. For I fear nothing else but that. This stirring and murmur which I fear, is not of one single person alone. Yet will I speak, come, what will come, or be who as will be there. madam; Mistress, be you there? If I be not deceived, this is Calisto's voice. But for the more surety, I will go a little nearer. Who is that that speaks? Who is there without? He that is come addressed to your command. madam, why come you not? Come hither, I say, be not afraid, for here is the Gentleman you wot of. Speak softly (you fool.) Mark him well, that you may be sure it is he. Come hither I tell you, it is he, I know him by his voice. I fear me, I am deluded, it was not Melibea that spoke unto me, I hear some whispering; I am undone. But live or die, I have not the power to be gone. Lucrecia, go a little aside; and give me leave to call unto him. Sir, what is your name? Who willed you to come hither. She that is worthy to command all the world, she whom I may not merit to serve. Let not your Ladyship fear to discover herself to this Captive of your gentle disposition; for the sweet sound of those your words, which shall never fall from my ears, give me assurance that you are that Lady Melibea, whom my heart adoreth; I am your servant Calisto.
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Wee haue read both in one booke, and are both of the same mind; I haue not only their Breeches, but their light easie Buskins, that I may runne away the nimbler, and out-strip my fellowes. And I am glad (good brother) that thou hast aduised mee to that, which otherwise, euen for very shame, and feare of thee, I should neuer haue done: as for our Master, if he chance to be heard, or otherwise discouered, he will neuer escape, I feare mee, the hands of Pleberio's people; whereby hee may heereafter demand of vs, how wee behau'd our selues in his defence, or that he shall euer be able to accuse vs, that wee cowardly forsooke him. O my friend (Parmeno) how good and ioyfull a thing is it, for fellowes and companions to liue together in loue and vnity! And though Celestina should prooue good to vs in no other thing, saue onely this; yet in this alone hath shee done vs seruice enough, and deserued very well at our hands. No man can deny that, which in it selfe is manifest. It is apparant, that we for modesties sake, and because wee would not be branded with the hatefull name of cowardize, wee stai'd heere, expecting together with our Master, no lesse then death, though we did not so much deserue it as he did. Melibea should be come. Harke, mee thinkes I heare them whispering each to other. I feare rather that it is not shee, but some one that counterfaytes her voyce. Heauens defend vs from the hands of Traytours; I pray God, they haue not betaken themselues to that street thorow which we were resolued to flye. For I feare nothing else but that. This stirring and murmur which I feare, is not of one single person alone. Yet will I speake, come, what will come, or be who as will be there. Madame; Mistresse, be you there? If I be not deceiued, this is Calisto's voyce. But for the more surety, I will goe a little neerer. Who is that that speakes? Who is there without? He that is come addressed to your command. Madame, why come you not? Come hither, I say, be not afraid, for heere is the Gentleman you wot of. Speake softly (you foole.) Marke him well, that you may be sure it is hee. Come hither I tell you, it is hee, I know him by his voice. I feare mee, I am deluded, it was not Melibea that spake vnto me, I heare some whispering; I am vndone. But liue or dye, I haue not the power to be gone. Lucrecia, goe a little aside; and giue mee leaue to call vnto him. Sir, what is your name? Who willed you to come hither. She that is worthy to command all the world, she whom I may not merit to serue. Let not your Ladiship feare to discouer her selfe to this Captiue of your gentle disposition; for the sweete sound of those your words, which shall neuer fall from my eares, giue me assurance that you are that Lady Melibea, whom my heart adoreth; I am your seruant Calisto.