Life Is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca
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The little that a lady's speech commends;
And in the hope that, let whichever be The other's subject, we may both be friends. SEG. Your hand to that--But why does this warm hand Shoot a cold shudder through me? EST. In revenge For likening me to that cold moon, perhaps. SEG. Oh, but the lip whose music tells me so Breathes of a warmer planet, and that lip Shall remedy the treason of the hand! (He catches to embrace her.) EST. Release me, sir! CHAMB. And pardon me, my Lord. This lady is a Princess absolute, As Prince he is who just saluted you, And claims her by affiance. SEG. Hence, old fool, For ever thrusting that white stick of yours |
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