The Little French Lawyer, page 39

The Little French Lawyer, page 39 by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher

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Lam. You are too hot and violent.

Din. Why do you shift thus From one Chamber to another?

Lam. A little delay, Sir, Like fire, a little sprinkled o'r with water Makes the desires burn clear, and ten times hotter.

Din. Why do you speak so loud? I pray'e go in, Sweet Mistriss, I am mad, time steals away, And when we would enjoy--

Lam. Now fie, fie, Servant, Like sensual Beasts shall we enjoy our pleasures?

Din. 'Pray do not kiss me then.

Lam. Why, that I will, and you shall find anon, servant.

Din. Softly, for heavens sake, you know my friend's engag'd, A little now, now; will ye go in again?

Lam. Ha, ha, ha, ha.

Din. Why do you laugh so loud, Precious? Will you betray me; ha' my friends throat cut?

Lam. Come, come, I'll kiss thee again.

Cham. Will you so? you are liberal, If you do cozen me--

Enter Nurse with Wine.

Din. What's this?

Lam. Wine, Wine, a draught or two.

Din. What does this Woman here?

Lam. She shall not hinder you.

Din. This might have been spar'd, 'Tis but delay and time lost; pray send her softly off.

Lam. Sit down, and mix your spirits with Wine, I will make you another Hercules.

Din. I dare not drink; Fie, what delays you make! I dare not, I shall be drunk presently, and do strange things then.

Lam. Not drink a cup with your Mistriss! O the pleasure.

Din. Lady, why this? [Musick.

Lam. We must have mirth to our Wine, Man.

Din. Pl---- o' the Musick.

Champ. God-a-mercy Wench, If thou dost cuckold me I shall forgive thee.

Din. The house will all rise now, this will disturb all. Did you do this?

Lam. Pe