 | Ralph Griffiths, G. E. Griffiths - Books - 1789 - 742 pages
...fallen, and accus'd? Elix. Is, then, a diadem fo fmall a prize ? Nor. Pardon me, Madam, if I have no wifh To wed a prifoner. — Gods, when I reflect On all the comforts I enjoy at home, How can I with to feek a land of ftrife ; And purchafe, at the price of wealth and eafc, A barren fceptre and... | |
 | Modern theatre - 1811 - 372 pages
...then, a diadem so small a prize ? D. Nor. Pardon me, madam, if I have no wish To wed a prisoner. — Gods, when I reflect On all the comforts I enjoy at home, How can I wish to seek a land of strife ; And purchase, at the price of wealth and ease, A barren sceptre and... | |
 | Elizabeth Inchbald - English drama - 686 pages
...then, a diadem so small a prize ? D. Nor. Pardon me, madam, if I have no wish To wed a prisoner. — Gods, when I reflect On all the comforts I enjoy at home, How can I wish to seek a land of strife; And purchase, at the price of wealth and ease, A barren sceptre and... | |
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... Scots Is not, I guess, displeasing in your sight. D. Nor. Aspire to gain the queen of Scots ! shall I, So highly countenanced by your good grace, Court one in bondage, fallen, and accused ? Q. Eliz. Is, then, a diadem so small a prize ? D. Nor. Pardon... 