The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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Fierceness, she charges through my Body to my Heart.
--Death! how her glittering Eyes give Fire, and wound! And have already pierc'd my very Soul! --May I approach her, Brother? _Cel_. Yes, if you dare, there's danger in it though, She has Charms that will bewitch you: --I dare not stand their Mischief. [_Exit_. _Friend_. Lady, I am a Soldier--yet in my gentlest Terms I humbly beg to kiss your lovely Hands-- Death! there's Magick in the Touch. By Heaven, you carry an Artillery in every part. _Dia_. This is a Man indeed fit for my purpose. [_Aside_. _Friend_. Nay, do not view me, I am no lovely Object; I am a Man bred up to Noise and War, And know not how to dress my Looks in Smiles; Yet trust me, fair one, I can love and serve As well as an _Endymion_, or _Adonis_. Wou'd you were willing to permit that Service! _Dia_. Why, Sir?--What cou'd you do? _Friend_. Why--I cou'd die for you. _Dia_. I need the Service of the living, Sir. But do you love me, Sir? |
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