The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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_Har. Jun._ No, you are loved, and I am bid despair.
_Tow._ Time and your services will perhaps make you as happy, as I am in my Isabinda's love. _Har. Jun._ I thought I spoke so plain, I might be understood; but since I did not, I must tell you, Towerson, I wear the title of your friend no longer, because I am your rival. _Tow._ Is this true, Isabinda? _Isab._ I should not, I confess, have told you first, because I would not give you that disquiet; but since he has, it is too sad a truth. _Tow._ Leave us, my dear, a little to ourselves. _Isab._ I fear you will quarrel, for he seemed incensed, and threatened you with ruin. [_To him aside._ _Tow._ 'Tis to prevent an ill, which may be fatal to us both, that I would speak with him. _Isab._ Swear to me, by your love, you will not fight. _Tow._ Fear not, my Isabinda; things are not grown to that extremity. _Isab._ I leave you, but I doubt the consequence. [_Exit_ ISAB. _Tow._ I want a name to call you by; friend, you declare you are not, and to rival, I am not yet enough accustomed. |
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