The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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Laws of God, to communicate our Blessings.
_Bel_. Sir, there are Men enough, fitter much than I, to obey those Laws; nor do I think them made for every one. _Lord_. But, _Frank_, you do not know what a Wife I have provided for you. _Bel_. 'Tis enough I know she's a Woman, Sir. _Lord_. A Woman! why, what should she be else? _Bel_. An Angel, Sir, e'er she can be my Wife. _Lord_. In good time: but this is a Mortal, Sir--and must serve your turn--but, _Frank_, she is the finest Mortal-- _Bel_. I humbly beg your Pardon, if I tell you, That had she Beauty such as Heav'n ne'er made, Nor meant again t'inrich a Woman with, It cou'd not take my Heart. _Lord_. But, Sir, perhaps you do not guess the Lady. _Bel_. Or cou'd I, Sir, it cou'd not change my Nature. _Lord_. But, Sir, suppose it be my Niece _Diana_. _Bel_. How, Sir, the fair _Diana_! |
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