A01981:527
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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Arsa. What need this complement? you're welcome sir, So are your friends, when did you ever know me Unkind to strangers, or inhospitable To such as these, whose outward looks declare Their inward minds, and speak their noble parts? So elegant a grace and stately beauty, As shineth in their countenances cannot Proceed but from some Princely pedigree, Pray sir speak whence you are?
Arsa. What need this complement? you'r welcome sir, So are your friends, when did you ever know me Unkind to strangers, or inhospitable To such as these, whose outward lookes declare Their inward minds, and speake their noble parts? So elegant a grace and stately beauty, As shineth in their countenances cannot Proceed but from some Princely pedegree, Pray sir speake whence you are?
Theag. Most beautious Lady. ⟨image 30⟩Please you to understand, we are of Greece, Descended of a Noble family, Which ne'er produced yet unworthy branches, Let it suffice (I do beseech your Grace) We open it no further; we have been Robbed on the sea by pirates, but redeemed By Noble Calasiris, and brought here To Memphis stately City.
Theag. Most beautious Lady. ⟨image 30⟩Please you to understand, we are of Greece, Descended of a Noble family, Which ne're produced yet unworthy branches, Let it suffice (I doe beseech your Grace) We open it no further; we have beene Rob'd on the sea by pyrates, but redeem'd By Noble Calasiris, and brought here To Memphis stately City.
Arsa. Is this Lady Your sister, or your wife?