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The Elder Brother

A Comedy

Fletcher, John (1579-1625)

THE ELDER BROTHER,

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Epilogue.

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Epilogue.

'Tis not the hands, or smiles, or common way
Of approbation to a well lik'd Play,
We only hope; but that you freely would
To th'Author's memory so far unfold,
And shew your loves and liking to his Wit,
Not in your praise, but often seeing it;
That being the grand assurance that can give
The Poet and the Player means to live.