The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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a friend.
_Amint_. Forgive what I have done; For I am so ore-gone with injuries Unheard of, that I lose consideration Of what I ought to do--oh--oh. _Mel_. Do not weep; what is't? May I once but know the man Hath turn'd my friend thus? _Amint_. I had spoke at first, but that. _Mel_. But what? _Amint_. I held it most unfit For you to know; faith do not know it yet. _Mel_. Thou seest my love, that will keep company With thee in tears; hide nothing then from me; For when I know the cause of thy distemper, With mine own armour I'le adorn my self, My resolution, and cut through thy foes, Unto thy quiet, till I place thy heart As peaceable as spotless innocence. What is it? _Amint_. Why, 'tis this--it is too big To get out, let my tears make way a while. _Mel_. Punish me strangely heaven, if he escape |
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