Chamber's Cyclopædia of English literature; a history, critical and biographical, of authors in the English tongue from the earliest times till the present day, with specimens of their writings . that Philaster was the first playthat brought the collaborators into esteem withthe public, though they had produced several playsbefore it appeared. It is somewhat improbable inplot, but interesting in character and hero, heir to the King of Sicily, who hadbeen unjustly deposed by the King of Calabria,claims his rights. The kings daughter Arethusafalls in love with him : Philasler. Mad
Chamber's Cyclopædia of English literature; a history, critical and biographical, of authors in the English tongue from the earliest times till the present day, with specimens of their writings . that Philaster was the first playthat brought the collaborators into esteem withthe public, though they had produced several playsbefore it appeared. It is somewhat improbable inplot, but interesting in character and hero, heir to the King of Sicily, who hadbeen unjustly deposed by the King of Calabria,claims his rights. The kings daughter Arethusafalls in love with him : Philasler. Madam, your messenger Made me believe you wished to speak with me. Arethusa. Tis true, Philaster; but the words are suchI liave to say, and do so ill beseemThe mouth of woman, that I wibli them said,And yet am loatli to ,^peak them. Have you knownThat I have aught detracted from your worth ?Have I in person wronged you? or have setMy baser instruments to throw disgraceUpon your virtues? Phi. Never, madam, you. .?/;?(?. Why, then, should you, in such a public a princess, and a scandal layUjion my fortunes, famed to Ije so great,Calling a great part of my dowry in question ?. JOHN tlie PortI?.^it (painter unI<nown) in National Portrait (lallcry. //;/. Madam, this truth wliich I shall speak will beFoolish : but for your fair and virtuous self,I could afford myself to have no rightTo any tiling you wished. Are. Philaster, know, I must enjoy these kingdoms. Phi. Madam, Imth? .?\re. Both, or I die : By fate, 1 die, Philaster,If I not calmly may enjoy them both. //;;. I would do much to save that noble life :Vet would be loath to have posterityFind in our stories, that Philaster gaveHis right unto a sceptre and a crownTo save a ladys longing. Are. Nay, llicn, hear :I must and will have ihem, and more Phi. What more ? Are. Or lose that little life the goils preparedTo trouble this poor jiiece of earth withal. //;/. Madam, what more? .Are. Turn, then, away t
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