Chastelard, a tragedy by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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But when I felt your lips catch hold on mine
It stopped my breath: I would have told you all; Let me go out: you see I lied to you, Am I am shamed; I pray you loose me, sir, Let me go out. CHASTELARD. Think no base things of me: I were most base to let you go ashamed. Think my heart's love and honor go with you: Yea, while I live, for your love's noble sake, I am your servant in what wise may be, To love and serve you with right thankful heart. MARY BEATON. I have given men leave to mock me, and must bear What shame they please: you have good cause to mock. Let me pass now. CHASTELARD. You know I mock you not. If ever I leave off to honor you, God give me shame! I were the worst churl born. MARY BEATON. No marvel though the queen should love you too, Being such a knight. I pray you for her love, Lord Chastelard, of your great courtesy, Think now no scorn to give me my last kiss That I shall have of man before I die. |
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