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The COMEDIANS.
If this old fellow here, Demænetus,
Has done a thing to amuse himself, without
The knowledge of his wife, there's nothing new,
Nothing surprising in't; nor is it more
Than others have their wont to do. Nor is
There any one of so severe a temper,
So rigid, but he'll follow the example.
Now, if you would not have this old man punish'd,
Clap but your hands in token of applause,
And you will find the sound of't will reprieve him.
If this old fellow here, Demænetus,
Has done a thing to amuse himself, without
The knowledge of his wife, there's nothing new,
Nothing surprising in't; nor is it more
Than others have their wont to do. Nor is
There any one of so severe a temper,
So rigid, but he'll follow the example.
Now, if you would not have this old man punish'd,
Clap but your hands in token of applause,
And you will find the sound of't will reprieve him.
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End of The Ass-Dealer.
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