I 've lately had two spiders

Quote byColley Cibber · 1671–1757

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Richard III (altered) (1700), Act IV, scene 3..

English (original)

I 've lately had two spiders Crawling upon my startled hopes. Now though thy friendly hand has brush'd 'em from me, Yet still they crawl offensive to my eyes: I would have some kind friend to tread upon 'em.

— Colley Cibber

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