Excerpt from Dramatic Works of Thomas Heywood, Vol. 2: With a Life of the Poet, and Remarks on His Writings The first of the two plays by Thomas Heywood, now issued to the Members of the Shakespeare Society, has not been reprinted since the publica tion of the old edition in 1637. Whether the poet then authorized the appearance of it in type is not stated; probably not, or he would have preceded it, as in most cases when he was a consenting party, by a dedication to some friend or patron, or by a brief address to the reader. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Dramatic Works of Thomas Heywood, Vol. 2 of 6: Now First Collected With Illustrative Notes and a Memoir of the Author And other wares which the befpoke of you. P/zil. T is good 3 but ay, give me thy hand my girle, T is fomewhat darke, come, let us helpe each other She palt her word one of her gentlemen Should meet us at 'the bridge, and that's not farre, I mufe they are not come, I doe allure thee, Were I not much beholding to her Ladifhip For many kindneffes Mile-end, fhould hand This gloomy night unvifited for us. But come, me thinks I may difcerne the bridge, And fee a man or two, in very deed, Her word, her love and all is very honorable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

A comprehensive anthology of plays by the prolific and influential English playwright Thomas Heywood, featuring enlightening notes and commentary. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 edition. Excerpt: ... IF YOU KNOW NOT ME, YOU KNOW NOBODY; OK, THE TROUBLES OF QUEEN ELIZABETH. Enter Sussex and Lord Chamberlain. Suss. Good morrow, my good Lord Chamberlain. L. Cham. Many good morrows to my good Lord of Sussex. Suss. Who's with the Queen, my lord? L. Cham. The Cardinal of Winchester, the Lord of Tame, the good Lord Chandos; and, besides, Lord Howard, Sir Henry Beningfield, and divers others. Suss. A word, my lord, in private. Enter Tame and Chandos. Chand. Touching the Queen, my lord, who now sits high, What thinks the realm of Philip, th' Emperor's son, A marriage by the Council treated of? Tame. Pray God 't prove well. Suss. Good morrow, lords. Tame. Good morrow, my good Lord of Sussex. Chand. I cry your honour's mercy. L. Cham. Good morrow to the Lords of Tame and Chandos. Tame. The like to you, my lord. As you were speaking Enter Lord Howard and Sir Henry Beningfield. Bening. Concerning Wyat and the Kentish rebels, Their overthrow is past: the rebel dukes, That sought by all means to proclaim Queen Jane, Chiefly Northumberland, for Guilford's sake He forc'd his brother duke into that war; But each one had his merit How. Oh, my lord, The law proceeded 'gainst their great offence, And 'tis not well, since they have suffered judgment, That we should raise their scandal, being dead: 'Tis impious, not by true judgment bred. Suns. Good morrow, my lord; good morrow, good Sir Henry. Bening. Pardon, my lord, I saw you not till now. L. Cham. Good morrow, good Lord Howard. How. Your honours. The like to you, my lords. Tame. With all my heart, Lord Howard. L. Cham. Forward, I pray. Sims. The Suffolk men, my lord, were to the Queen The very stairs by which she did ascend: She's greatly bound unto them for their loves. Enter Cardinal of Winchester....