The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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_Mel_. None but a fearful conscience, that's too many. Who is't?
_Evad_. O hear me gently; it was the King. _Mel_. No more. My worthy father's and my services Are liberally rewarded! King, I thank thee, For all my dangers and my wounds, thou hast paid me In my own metal: These are Souldiers thanks. How long have you liv'd thus _Evadne_? _Evad_. Too long. _Mel_. Too late you find it: can you be sorry? _Evad_. Would I were half as blameless. _Mel_. _Evadne_, thou wilt to thy trade again. _Evad_. First to my grave. _Mel_. Would gods th'hadst been so blest: Dost thou not hate this King now? prethee hate him: Couldst thou not curse him? I command thee curse him, Curse till the gods hear, and deliver him To thy just wishes: yet I fear _Evadne_; You had rather play your game out. _Evad_. No, I feel Too many sad confusions here to let in any loose flame hereafter. |
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