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place: a better choice they never could have made, or for themselves,
or me. _Col._ This I am sure of, that our English factories in all these parts have wished you long the man, and none could be so welcome to their hearts. _Har. Jun._ And let me speak for my countrymen, the Dutch; I have heard my father say, he's your sworn brother: And this late accident at sea, when you relieved me from the pirates, and brought my ship in safety off, I hope will well secure you of our gratitude. _Tow._ You over-rate a little courtesy: In your deliverance I did no more, than what I had myself from you expected: The common ties of our religion, and those, yet more particular, of peace and strict commerce betwixt us and your nation, exacted all I did, or could have done. [_To_ BEAMONT.] For you, my friend, let me ne'er breathe our English air again, but I more joy to see you, than myself to have escaped the storm that tossed me long, doubling the Cape, and all the sultry heats, in passing twice the Line: For now I have you here, methinks this happiness should not be bought at a less price. _Har. Jun._ I'll leave you with your friends; my duty binds me to hasten to receive a father's blessing. [_Exit_ HARMAN _Junior._ _Beam._ You are so much a friend, that I must tax you for being a slack lover. You have not yet enquired of Isabinda. _Tow._ No; I durst not, friend, I durst not. I love too well, and fear to know my doom; there's hope in doubt; but yet I fixed my eyes on |
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