Dramatic works Volume 4 ; from the text of Johnson, Stevens and Reed with glossarial notes, life, etc

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 Excerpt: ...All ports I'll bar; the villain shall not 'scape; The duke must grant me that: besides, his picture I will send far and near, that all the kingdom May have due note of him; and of my land, Loyal and natural boy, I'll work the means To make thee capable. + Enter COBNWAIX, REGAN, and Attendants. Corn. How now, my noble friend? since I came hither (Which I can call but now), I have heard strange news. Reg. If it be true, all vengeance comes too short Which can pursue the offender. How dost, my lord? Glo. O Madam, my old heart is crack'd, is crack'd! Reg. What, did my father's godson seek your life? He whom my father named? your Edgar? Glo. O, lady, lady, shame would have it hid! Reg. Was he not companion with the riotous knights That tend upon my father? Glo. I know not, Madam: It is too bad, too bad.--Edm. Yes, Madam, he was. Reg. No marvel then, though he were ill affected; 'Tis they have put him on the old man's death, To have the waste and spoil of his revenues. I have this present evening from my sister Been well inform'd of them; and with sueh cautions, That, if they come to sojourn at my house, IH not be there. Corn. Nor I, assure thee, Regan.--Edmund, I hear that you have shown your father A child-like office. Edm. 'Twas my duty, Sir. Glo. He did bewray! his practice; § and received This hurt you see, striving to apprehend him. Corn. Is he pursued? Glo. Ay, my good lord, he is. Corn. if he be taken, he shall never more Be fear'd of doing harm: make your own purpose, How in my strength you please.--For you, Edmund, Whose virtue and obedience doth this instant So much commend itself, you shall be ours; Handwriting:. + J. of succeeding. to my land. t Discover. $ Wicked purpose. Natures of such deep trust we shall much need; You we first seize on. Edm...