The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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_Char_. Shan't we see you laid, Brother? _Bel_. Yes, in my Grave, dear _Charles_; But I'll excuse that Ceremony here. _Char_. Good Night, and no Rest to you, Brother. [_Ex. all but_ Bellmour _and_ Diana. _Dia_. Till now, my _Bellmour_, I wanted Opportunity To ask the Cause, why on a joyful Day, When Heav'n has join'd us by a sacred Tie, Thou droop'st like early Flowers with Winter-storms. _Bel_. Thou art that Winter-storm that nips my Bud; All my young springing Hopes, my gay Desires, The prospect of approaching Joys of Love, Thou in a hapless Minute hast took from me, And in its room, Hast given me an eternal Desperation. _Dia_. Have you then given me Vows ye can repent of? _Bel_. I given ye Vows! be witness, ye just Pow'rs, How far I was from giving any Vows: No, no, _Diana_, I had none to give. _Dia_. No Vows to give! What were they which unto the Holy Man |
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