The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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_Tow._ Your father sure will not maintain you in this insolence; I
know he is too honest. _Har. Jun._ Assure yourself he will espouse my quarrel. _Tow._ We would complain to England. _Har. Jun._ Your countrymen have tried that course so often, methinks they should grow wiser, and desist: But now there is no need of troubling any others but ourselves; the sum of all is this, you either must resign me Isabinda, or instantly resolve to clear your title to her by your sword. _Tow._ I will do neither now. _Har. Jun._ Then I'll believe you dare not fight me fairly. _Tow._ You know I durst have fought, though I am not vain enough to boast it, nor would upbraid you with remembrance of it. _Har. Jun._ You destroy your benefit with rehearsal of it; but that was in a ship, backed by your men; single duel is a fairer trial of your courage. _Tow._ I'm not to be provoked out of my temper: Here I am a public person, entrusted by my king and my employers, and should I kill you, Harman-- _Har. Jun._ Oh never think you can, sir. |
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