The Little French Lawyer, page 9 by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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in the street, And howsoever they forget their honour, 'Tis fit I lose not mine, by their example.
Vert. If there be Laws in Paris, look to answer This insolent affront.
Cler. You that live by them, Study 'em for heavens sake; for my part I know not Nor care not what they are. Is the[re] ought else That you would say;
Din. Nothing, I have my ends. Lamira weeps, I have said too much I fear; So dearly once I lov'd her, that I cannot Endure to see her tears. [Exeunt Dinant, and Cleremont.
Champ. See you perform it, And do it like my Nephew.
Verdo. If I fail in't Ne'r know me more, Cousin Beaupre.
Champ. Repent not What thou hast done, my life, thou shalt not find I am decrepit; in my love and service, I will be young, and constant, and believe me, For thou shalt find it true, in scorn of all The scandals these rude men have thrown upon me I'le meet thy pleasures with a young mans ardour, And in all circumstances of a Husband, Perform my part.
Lamira. Good Sir, I am your servant, And 'tis too late now, if I did repent, (Which as I am a virgin yet, I do not) To undoe the knot, that by the Church is tyed. Only I would beseech ye, as you have A good opinion of me, and my vertues, For so you have pleas'd to stile my innocent weakness, That what hath pass'd be[t]ween Dinant and me, Or what now in your hearing he hath spoken, Beget not doubts, or fears.
Champ. I apprehend you, You think I will be jealous; as I live Thou art mistaken sweet; and to confirm it Discourse with whom thou wilt, ride where thou wilt, Feast whom thou wilt, as often as thou wilt, For I will have no other guards upon thee Than thine own thoughts.
Lamira. I'le use this liberty With moderation Sir.
Beaup. I am resolv'd. Steal off, I'le follow you.
Champ. Come Sir, you droop; Till you find cause, which I s