The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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Shou'd Hell assist thy Aims, thou cou'dst not find,
New Plagues, unless thou shou'dst continue kind, Hard Fate, _Diana_, when thy Love must be The greatest Curse that can arrive to me. --That Friendship which our Infant Years begun, And till this Day has still continued on, I will preserve; and my Respects shall be Profound, as what was ever paid by me: But for my Love, 'tis to _Celinda_ due, And I can pay you none that's just and true. _Dia_. The rest I'd have thee know I do despise, I better understand my conquering Eyes; Those Eyes that shall revenge my Love and Shame, I'll kill thy Reputation and thy Name. [_Exit_. _Bel_. My Honour! and my Reputation, now! They both were forfeit, when I broke my Vow, Nor cou'd my Honour with thy Fame decline; Whoe'er profanes thee, injures nought of mine. This Night upon the Couch my self I'll lay, And like _Franciscans_, let th'ensuing Day Take care for all the Toils it brings with it; Whatever Fate arrives, I can submit. [_Exit_. |
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