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_ ACT II - SCENE I
SCENE I.--The street. Bailiff, Follower.
[Footnote:
Mr Rowe is generally imagined to have taken some
hints from this scene in his character of Bajazet; but as he,
of all the tragick writers, bears the least resemblance to
our author in his diction, I am unwilling to imagine he
would condescend to copy him in this particular.]
Bail.
Come on, my trusty follower, come on;
This day discharge thy duty, and at night
A double mug of beer, and beer shall glad thee.
Stand here by me, this way must Noodle pass.
Fol.
No more, no more, oh Bailiff! every word
Inspires my soul with virtue. Oh! I long
To meet the enemy in the street--and nab him:
To lay arresting hands upon his back,
And drag him trembling to the spunging-house.
Bail.
There when I have him, I will spunge upon him.
Oh! glorious thought! by the sun, moon, and stars,
I will enjoy it, though it be in thought!
Yes, yes, my follower, I will enjoy it.
Fol.
Enjoy it then some other time, for now
Our prey approaches.
Bail.
Let us retire. _
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