The Duchess of Padua by Oscar Wilde
page 84 of 179 (46%)
page 84 of 179 (46%)
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Ay! he would laugh for joy.
GUIDO I do not think so, There is better knowledge in the other world; Vengeance is God's, let God himself revenge. MORANZONE Thou art God's minister of vengeance. GUIDO No! God hath no minister but his own hand. I will not kill this man. MORANZONE Why are you here, If not to kill him, then? GUIDO Lord Moranzone, I purpose to ascend to the Duke's chamber, And as he lies asleep lay on his breast The dagger and this writing; when he awakes Then he will know who held him in his power |
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