The Works of Christopher Marlowe
The Jew of Malta
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1. Jew
Tush, tell not me 'twas done of policie.
2. Jew
A Fleet of warlike Gallyes, Barabas,
Are come from Turkey, and lye in our Rhode:
And they this day sit in the Counsell-house
To entertaine them and their Embassie.
1. Jew
Were it for confirmation of a League,
They would not come in warlike manner thus.
1. Jew
Why, Barabas, they come for peace or warre.
1. Jew
I know you will; well brethren let us goe.
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1. Jew
Alas, my Lord, the most of us are poore!
All 3 Jewes.
Oh my Lord we will give halfe.
1. Jew
Oh yet be patient, gentle Barabas.
1. Jew
Why, Barabas, as hardly can we brooke
The quell handling of our selves in this:
Thou seest they have taken halfe our goods.
1. Jew
Yet brother Barabas remember Job.
1. Jew
Come, let us leave him in his irefull mood,
Our words will but increase his extasie.
