The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 04 by John Dryden
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_Red._ Haste quickly hence; the enemies are nigh! From every part I see the soldiers fly. The foes not only our assailants beat, But fiercely sally out on their retreat, And, like a sea broke loose, come on amain. _Enter_ ABENAMAR, _and a party with their swords drawn, driving in some of the enemies._ _Aben._ Traitors, you hope to save yourselves in vain!-- Your forfeit lives shall for your treason pay; And Ozmyn's blood shall be revenged this day. _Ozm._ No, sir, your Ozmyn lives; and lives to own [_Kneeling to his father._ A father's piety to free his son. _Aben._ My Ozmyn!--O, thou blessing of my age! [_Embracing him._ And art thou safe from their deluded rage!-- Whom must I praise for thy deliverance? Was it thy valour, or the work of chance? _Ozm._ Nor chance, nor valour, could deliver me; But 'twas a noble pity set me free.-- My liberty, and life, And what your happiness you're pleased to call, We to this charming beauty owe it all. _Aben._ Instruct me, visible divinity!-- [_To her._ |
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