The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 05 by John Dryden
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_Tow._ [_Rising._] Now, sir, I am for you. _Fisc._ [_Retiring._] Hold, sir, there is no more resistance made. I beg you, by the honour of your nation, Do not pursue my life; I tender you my sword. [_Holds his sword by the point to him._ _Tow._ Base beyond example of any country, but thy own! _Isab._ Kill him, sweet love, or we shall both repent it. _Fisc._ [_Kneeling to her._] Divinest beauty! Abstract of all that's excellent in woman, can you be friend to murder? _Isab._ 'Tis none to kill a villain, and a Dutchman. _Fisc._ [_Kneeling to_ TOWERSON.] Noble Englishman, give me my life, unworthy of your taking! By all that is good and holy here I swear, before the governor to plead your cause; and to declare his son's detested crime, so to secure your lives. _Tow._ Rise, take thy life, though I can scarce believe thee; If for a coward it be possible, become an honest man. _Enter_ HARMAN _Senior,_ VAN HERRING, BEAMONT, COLLINS, JULIA, _the Governors Guard._ _Fisc._ [_To_ HAR.] |
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