The Cid by Pierre Corneille
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still something more--more than brave soldier, more than great leader,
he is---- _Don Rodrigo._ Pray, finish. _Don Diego._ The father of Chimène. _Don Rodrigo._ The---- _Don Diego._ Do not reply; I know thy love. But he who lives dishonored is unworthy of life; the dearer the offender the greater the offence. In short, thou knowest the insult, and thou holdest [in thy grasp the means of] vengeance. I say no more to thee. Avenge me, avenge thyself! Show thyself a son worthy of a father such as I [am]. Overwhelmed by misfortunes to which destiny reduces me, I go to deplore them. Go, run, fly, and avenge us! Scene VII.--DON RODRIGO. Pierced even to the depth [_or,_ bottom of the heart] by a blow unexpected as well as deadly, pitiable avenger of a just quarrel and unfortunate object of an unjust severity, I remain motionless, and my dejected soul yields to the blow which is slaying me. So near seeing my love requited! O heaven, the strange pang [_or,_ difficulty]! In this insult my father is the person aggrieved, and the aggressor is the father of Chimène! What fierce conflicts [of feelings] I experience! My love is engaged |
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