The Fatal Jealousie (1673) by Henry Nevil Payne
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No, would I could, for then I'de never fear,
But when I found her Honour gone astray, I'd send her Life to fetch mine back again. _Enter _Cælia_._ _Cæl._ What's your Command, my Lord? _Anto._ Prethee, my Dear, do not retire too much, But shew a merry freedom to our Friends, That they may think us happy, themselves welcome. _Cæl._ My Lord, I shall, and reason have to do it; But I desire you would dispence my absence, Only a little time, I being preparing A general Confession I shall make to Morrow. _Anto._ You'l be too long about it. _Cæl._ No, my Lord, I take the shortest way In writing what my thoughts can re-collect. _Ant._ You would not let me read it, when y'have done? _Cæl._ I do confess I should be loath, my Lord. But yet from any Sin concerns your self, I am as free as are the purer Angels, Or may I find no profit by my Prayers. _Anto._ I will believe thee; go, make haste and do it. |
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