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The Treasure

Thornton, Bonnell (1724-1768)
  
THE TREASURE.
  
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PROLOGUE.

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ACT I.
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ACT II.
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SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
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SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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ACT III.
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ACT IV.
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ACT V.

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SCENE III.

PHILTO
alone.
This is not for the best, nor do I think
'Tis right, but yet 'tis better than if worse.
I have this consolation to my mind:—
Who thwarts the inclinations of his son
In every point, save those in which himself
Alone has satisfaction, is a fool,
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Plagues his own soul, nor is the better for it;
And stirring up a storm that's out of season,
Makes the hoar winter of old age more sharp.
But the door opens, whither I was going;
And Lesbonicus, he himself comes forth
Most aptly with his servant. I'll aloof.

[Retires at a distance.
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