All for Love by John Dryden
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And yet mend all. Do with me what thou wilt;
Lead me to victory! thou know'st the way. VENTIDIUS. And, will you leave this-- ANTONY. Pr'ythee, do not curse her, And I will leave her; though, Heaven knows, I love Beyond life, conquest, empire, all, but honour; But I will leave her. VENTIDIUS. That's my royal master; And, shall we fight? ANTONY. I warrant thee, old soldier. Thou shalt behold me once again in iron; And at the head of our old troops, that beat The Parthians, cry aloud--Come, follow me! VENTIDIUS. Oh, now I hear my emperor! in that word Octavius fell. Gods, let me see that day, And, if I have ten years behind, take all: I'll thank you for the exchange. ANTONY. O Cleopatra! VENTIDIUS. Again? ANTONY. I've done: In that last sigh she went. Caesar shall know what 'tis to force a lover >From all he holds most dear. |
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