The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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[Points to Sir Tim.
And hither he's come in Masquerade, I know with some Design against my _Bellmour_, Whom though he kill me, I must still preserve: Whilst I, lost in despair, thus as a Boy Will seek a Death from any welcome Hand, Since I want Courage to perform the Sacrifice. _Enter one and dances an Entry, and a Jig at the end on't_. _Lord_. Enough, enough at this time, let's see the Bride to bed, the Bridegroom thinks it long. _Friend_. Hell! Can I endure to hear all this with Patience? Shall he depart with Life to enjoy my Right, And to deprive my Sister of her due? --Stay, stay, and resign That Virgin. _Bel_. Who art thou that dar'st lay a Claim to ought that's here? _Friend_. This Sword shall answer ye. [_Draws_. _Bel_. Though I could spare my Life, I'll not be robb'd of it. [_Draws_. _Dia_. Oh, my dear _Bellmour_! [_All draw on_ Bellmour's side_--Diana _holds_ Bellmour, |
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