of her
virtue, she has no longer hold of him; he despises her for wanting that
which he hath robb'd her of; and like a lawless conqueror, triumphs in the
ruin he hath occasioned.Marg.—Nan!Ross.However, I hope the experience you have got, though somewhat
dearly purchased, will be of use to you for the future; and as to any
designs I have upon the heart of your lover, you may make yourself easy,
for I assure you, I shall be no dangerous rival, so go your ways and be
a good girl.Marg.Yes,—I don't very well understand her talk, but I
suppose that's as much as to say she'll keep him herself; well let
her, who cares, I don't fear getting better nor he is any day of the year, for
the matter of that; and I have a thought come into my head that may be will be
more to my advantage.AIR XXX.Since Hodge proves ungrateful, no farther I'll seek,But go up to town in the waggon next week;A service in London is no such disgrace,And register's office will get me a place:Bet Blossom went there, and soon met with a friend,Folks say in her silks, she's now standing an end!Then why should not I the same maxim pursue?And better my fortune as other girls do.0
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