Don Garcia of Navarre by Molière
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you prefer him to me before my face; therefore I will avoid such a
mortification as much as I can. [Footnote: Don Lopez bears a distant resemblance to "honest Iago" in Othello, though Molière has only faintly shadowed forth what Shakespeare has worked out in so masterly a manner.] EL. All judicious lovers should do the same. SCENE II.--DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA. ALV. At last we have received intelligence that the king of Navarre has this very day declared himself favourable to the Prince's love, and that a number of fresh troops will reinforce his army, ready to be employed in the service of her to whom his wishes aspire. As for me, I am surprised at their quick movements... but... SCENE III.--DON GARCIA, DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA. GARC. What is the Princess doing? EL. I think, my Lord, she is writing some letters; but I shall let her |
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