Beaumont and Fletcher; . tion from the markedpassages, on re-perusal; and finally compared my text withthat of the latest editions, and added the critical and expla-natory notes. I felt some hesitation with regard to suchof the notes as contain encomiums from celebrated writers ;fearing that passages thus distinguished might throw aslur on the rest. But I reflected, that approbation in thosecases does not imply the reverse in the others; that themere fact of selection conveys the tacit approbation whichthe selector may be qualified to give; and above all, thatpoets like Beaumont and Fletcher c
Beaumont and Fletcher; . tion from the markedpassages, on re-perusal; and finally compared my text withthat of the latest editions, and added the critical and expla-natory notes. I felt some hesitation with regard to suchof the notes as contain encomiums from celebrated writers ;fearing that passages thus distinguished might throw aslur on the rest. But I reflected, that approbation in thosecases does not imply the reverse in the others; that themere fact of selection conveys the tacit approbation whichthe selector may be qualified to give; and above all, thatpoets like Beaumont and Fletcher can speak for themselves,and readers be often quite willing that they should do so. I must add, that though omissions, for obvious reasons,have been abundant, not a word has been altered. Above all, I must observe, that of the passages needingrejection, not a particle has been spared. The most cautiousmember of a family may take up the volume at random, andread aloud from it, without misgiving, in circles the S/S*%/WN*W>/>/WN^^ ? Introductory Remarks PAG b The WoiiAX-HATER—Beaumont and Fletcher. Adoration of a Dish. . Poetical Mystification . # Court Sights and Welcomes .Song of a Sad Heart Phtlastee ; oe, Love Lies a-Bl3EDENtG—Beaumont and Fletcher, Love Made by a Lady. Love Loth to Part with the Object of its Worship Love Described by Lore A Threat of Vengeance Jealousy Love Forgiven by Love An Inundation A Disclosure 91415It Yi 3941id. The Maids Teagedy—Beaumont and Fletcher,Love Forlorn 49 XXIV CONTENTS, PAGE Passages from a Masque performed on the Wedding Night of Amintor and Evadne . • . ib. Self-pity Demanding Sympathy . ,51 A Wife Penitent and Forgiven . • .53Death Sought by Two Despairing Women, one Violent and the other G-entle . . .56 A King- and No KinO—Beaumont and Fletcher. The Philosophy of Kicks and Beatings . 66 The Scoeneul Lady—Beaumont and Fletcher. An Elderly Serving-maid looking Marriage-wards • 74 An Accepted Lover Eepre
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