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The saints sacrifice
The saints sacrifice: or, a commentary on the CXVI. Psalm Which is, a gratulatory psalm, for deliverance from deadly distress. By William Gouge, D.D.The saints sacrifice: or, a commentarie on the CXVI. Psalme Which is, a gratulatory psalme, for deliverance from deadly distresse. By William Gouge, D.D.
London: printed by George Miller for Edward Brewster, 1632
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Dem. Then thus I school thee, make a show that thou lovest Cnemon exceedingly, entice him to thee with becks and amorous glances, he'll soon be caught with these baits, especially having heretofore long nibbled upon thy beauty; frequent his bed often, be not ashamed, it shall be for thy great advancement, and whereas thou art now a bondmaid, thou shalt be made free forever.
Dem. Then thus I schoole thee, make a shew that thou lov'st Cnemon exceedingly, entice him to thee with beckes and amorous glances, he'll soone be caught with these baites, especially having heretofore long nibled upon thy beauty; frequent his bed often, be not asham'd, it shall be for thy great advancement, and whereas thou art now a bondmaid, thou shalt be made free forever.
This. I am your creature in all things, especially in matters of this nature.
Dem. When thou hast done this which I command thee, I will instruct thee farther.
Exit Demeneta. Manet Thisbe a little.