The Devil is an Ass

by Ben Jonson

Pvg. Walke her out, And ayre her euery morning!

Wit. Very good! And be induſtrious to kill her fleas? 240

Pvg. Yes!

Wit. He will make a pretty proficient.

Pvg. Who, Comming from Hell, could looke for ſuch Catechiſing? The Diuell is an Aſſe. I doe acknowledge it.

Fit. The top of woman! All her ſexe in abſtract! Fitz-dottrel admires Wittipol. I loue her, to each ſyllable, falls from her. 245

Tai. Good madame giue me leaue to goe aſide with him! And try him a little!

Wit. Do, and I’ll with-draw, Madame, VVith this faire Lady: read to her, the while.

Tai. Come, S^r.

Pvg. Deare Chiefe, relieue me, or I periſh.