The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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_Dia_. Yes, do you know him?
_Friend_. I do, who has oft spoke of _Bellmour_; We travel'd into _Italy_ together--But since, I hear, He fell in love with a fair cruel Maid, For whom he languishes. _Dia_. Heard you her Name? _Friend_. _Diana_, rich in Beauty, as in Fortune. --Wou'd she had less of both, and more of Pity; And that I knew not how to wish, till now That I became a Lover, perhaps as unsuccessful. [_Aside_. _Dia_. I knew my Beauty had a thousand Darts, But knew not they cou'd strike so quick and home. [_Aside_. Let your good Wishes for your Friend alone, Lest he being happy, you shou'd be undone. For he and you cannot be blest at once. _Friend_. How, Madam! _Dia_. I am that Maid he loves, and who hates him. _Friend_. Hate him! _Dia_. To Death. _Friend_. Oh, me unhappy! [_Aside_. |
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