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The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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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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