The Desert Island,: A Dramatic Poem, in Three Acts. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.. |
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Page 2 - ... but that's the gout and pain ; French wines and living high have been my bane. From all temptations now I wisely steer me, Nor will I suffer one fine woman near me. And this I sacrifice to give you pleasure ; For you, I've coin'd my brains, and (Pulls out a Manuscript) here's the treasure.
Page 3 - I mean — ) I hate all humour — it gives me the Spleen ; ) So damn 'em both, with all my heart,unsight, unseen.