The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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_Cel_. How mean you, Madam? _Dia_. Without a Miracle, look on my Eyes-- And Beauty--which you say can kindle Fires; --She that can give, may too retain Desires. _Cel_. She'll ravish me--let me not understand you. _Dia_. Look on my Wrongs-- Wrongs that would melt a frozen Chastity, That a religious Vow had made to Heaven: --And next survey thy own Perfections. _Cel_. Hah-- _Dia_. Art thou so young, thou canst not apprehend me? Fair bashful Boy, hast thou the Power to move, And yet not know the Bus'ness of thy Love? _Cel_. How in an instant thou hast chill'd my Blood, And made me know no Woman can be good? 'Tis Sin enough to yield--but thus to sue Heav'n--'tis my Business--and not meant for you. _Dia_. How little Love is understood by thee, 'Tis Custom, and not Passion you pursue; Because Enjoyment first was nam'd by me, It does destroy what shou'd your Flame renew: My easy yielding does your Fire abate, |
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