Monologue

Knock Monologue from Bartholomew Fair

From Bartholomew Fair by Ben Jonson

male · contemplative · 45 sec

I conceive thee, Urse: go thy ways. --Dost thou hear, Whit? is't not pity, my delicate dark chestnut here, with the fine lean head, large forehead, round eyes, even mouth, sharp ears, long neck, thin crest, close withers, plain back, deep sides, short fillets, and full flanks; with a round belly, a plump buttock, large thighs, knit knees, strait legs, short pasterns, smooth hoofs, and short heels, should lead a dull honest woman's life, that might live the life of a lady?

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