The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 07 by John Dryden
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And when found out, more basely to deny't.
_Gui._ O gracious Harry, let me sound thy name, Lest this old rust of war, this knotty trifler, Should raise me to extremes. _Gril._ If thou'rt a man, That didst refuse the challenge of Navarre, Come forth[10]. _Gui._ Go on; since thou'rt resolved on death, I'll follow thee, and rid thy shaking soul. _Enter King, Queen-Mother,_ ALPHONSO, _Abbot, &c._ But see, the king: I scorn to ruin thee, Therefore go tell him, tell him thy own story. _King._ Ha, colonel, is this your friendly visit? Tell me the truth, how happened this disorder? Those ruffled hands, red looks, and port of fury? _Gril._ I told him, sir, since you will have it so, He was the author of the rebel-league; Therefore, a traitor and a murderer. _King._ Is't possible? _Gui._ No matter, sir, no matter; A few hot words, no more, upon my life; |
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