The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 07 by John Dryden
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Your honour as the ransom of my life;
For, if you did, 'twere better I had died. _Mar._ And so it were. _Gui._ Why said you, so it were? For though 'tis true, methinks 'tis much unkind. _Mar._ My lord, we are not now to talk of kindness. If you acknowledge I have saved your life, Be grateful in return, and do an act, Your honour, though unasked by me, requires. _Gui._ By heaven, and you, whom next to heaven I love, (If I said more, I fear I should not lie,) I'll do whate'er my honour will permit. _Mar._ Go, throw yourself at Henry's royal feet, And rise not till approved a loyal subject. _Gui._ A duteous loyal subject I was ever. _Mar._ I'll put it short, my lord; depart from Paris. _Gui._ I cannot leave My country, friends, religion, all at stake. Be wise, and be before-hand with your fortune; Prevent the turn, forsake the ruined court; Stay here, and make a merit of your love. |
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