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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05

Note 368 — ACT IV.

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That is, the right they own or possess. So, in the "Virgin Martyr," by Massinger and Decker, act ii. sc. 2—

"Sir, he is more indebted To you for praise, than you to him that owes it."

And in "Othello," act iii. sc. 3—

"Not poppy nor mandragora, Nor all the drowsy syrups of the world, Shall ever med'cine thee to that sweet sleep, Which thou ow'dst yesterday."

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