The original lines are in act 2, scene 1 of James Shirley (1596-1666), The
Gratefvll Servant. A Comedie. As it was lately presented with good applause
at the priuate House in Drury-Lane, By her Majesties Servants (London:
Printed by B. A. and T. F. for John Grene [...], 1630). The passage reads:
Cleon.
I hope dread Sir, my house affords no obiect,
To interrupt your quiet.
Duke,
None but Heauenly,
Or could this roofe be capable of ill,
Your onely presence Lady would conuert it.
There is a virtuous Magick in your eye,
For wheresoere it casts a beame, it does
Create a goodnesse, y'aue a handsome boy.
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Stefan Hoesel-Uhlig
Corpus Christi College
Cambridge CB2 1RH
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1223 339717
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