The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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That take away my Rest.
_Bel_. To morrow! You must then marry--Oh fatal Word! Another! a Beast, a Fool, that knows not how to value you. _Cel_. Is't possible my Fate shou'd be so near? _Nur_. Nay, then dispose of your self, I say, and leave dissembling; 'tis high time. _Bel_. This Night the Letter came, the dreadful News Of thy being married, and to morrow too. Oh, answer me, or I shall die with Fear. _Cel_. I must confess it, Sir, without a blush, (For 'tis no Sin to love) that I cou'd wish-- Heaven and my Father were inclin'd my way: But I am all Obedience to their Wills. _Bel_. That Sigh was kind, But e'er to morrow this time, You'll want this pitying Sense, and feel no Pantings, But those which Joys and Pleasures do create. _Cel_. Alas, Sir! what is't you'd have me do? _Bel_. Why--I wou'd have you love, and after that You need not be instructed what to do. Give me your Faith, give me your solemn Vow To be my Wife, and I shall be at Peace. |
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