The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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Enough t'undo the amorous World.
From me he took his Sighs and Tears, From thee his Pride and Cruelty; From me his Languishments and Fears, And ev'ry killing Dart from thee: Thus thou, and I, the God have arrri'd, And set him up a Deity; But my poor Heart alone is harm'd, Whilst thine the Victor is, and free_. [_After which he rouzes, and gazes_. _Abd_. On me this Musick lost?--this Sound on me That hates all Softness?--What, ho, my Slaves! _Enter_ Osmin, Zarrack. _Osm_. My gracious Lord-- [_Enter_ Queen, Elvira. _Qu_. My dearest _Abdelazer_-- _Abd_. Oh, are you there?--Ye Dogs, how came she in? Did I not charge you on your Lives to watch, That none disturb my Privacy? _Qu_. My gentle _Abdelazer_, 'tis thy Queen, Who 'as laid aside the Business of her State, |
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