The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Phil_. We must not part so, Madam;
I first must let you know your Sin and Shame;-- Nay, hear me calmly--for, by Heav'n, you shall-- My Father whilst he liv'd, tir'd his strong Arm With numerous Battles 'gainst the Enemy, Wasting his Brains in warlike Stratagems; To bring Confusion on the faithless Moors, Whilst you, lull'd in soft Peace at home, betray'd His Name to everlasting Infamy; Suffer'd his Bed to be defil'd with Lust, Gave up your self, your Honour, and your Vows, To wanton in yon sooty Lecher's Arms. [_Points to_ Abd. _Abd_. Me, dost thou mean? _Phil_. Yes, Villain, thee, thou Hell-begotten Fiend, 'Tis thee I mean. _Qu_. Oh most unnatural, to dishonour me! _Phil_. That Dog you mean, that has dishonour'd you, Dishonour'd me, these Lords, nay, and all Spain; This Devil's he, that-- _Abd_. That--what--Oh pardon me if I throw off All Ties of Duty:--wert thou ten King's Sons, And I as many Souls as I have Sins, Thus I would hazard all. [Draws, they all run between. |
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