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Plays, written by Sir John Vanbrugh, volume the second

Act 2 — SCENE V.

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Enter Lisetta.

Lis. Sir, my mistress desires you to walk up, she is not able, by herself, to pay the civilities due to so much good company.

Mr. Barn. O the carrion! what does she play her jests upon me too?——but mum, he laughs best that laughs last.

Lis. What shall I tell her, Sir, will you come?

Mr. Barn. Yes, yes, tell her I'll come with a pox to her.

[Exeunt Mr. Barnard and Griffard.

Lis. Nay, I don't wonder he shou'd be angry—they do try his patience, that's the truth on't.

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