From The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome by Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Silence suits me for the nonce. (CHRYSANTHUS: Why?) A tale in point I 'll tell: Once a snuffler, by a pirate Moor was captured, who in some Way affected to be dumb, That his ransom at no high rate Might be purchased: when his owner This defect perceived, the shuffle Made him sell this Mr. Snuffle Very cheaply: to the donor Of his freedom, through his nose, Half in snuffle, half in squeak, Then he said, "Oh! Moor, I speak, I 'm not dumb as you suppose". "Fool, to let your folly lead you So astray", replied the Moor. "Had I heard you speak, be sure I for nothing would have freed you". Thus it is I moderate me In the use of tongue and cheek, Lest when you have heard me speak, Still more cheaply you may rate me. (CHRYSANTHUS: You must know the estimation I have held you in so long.) Well, my memory is not strong. It requires consideration To admit that pleasant fact.

Escarpin Monologue from The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome

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