The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Abd_. Not Spain, you mean--for then she leaves the King. [_Aside_. What if I be?--Fools! not to know--All parts o' th' World Allow enough for Villany; for I'll be brave no more. It is a Crime--and then I can live any where-- But say I go from hence--I leave behind me A Cardinal that will laugh--I leave behind me A _Philip_ that will clap his Hands in sport-- But the worst Wound is this, I leave my Wrongs, Dishonours, and my Discontents, all unreveng'd-- Leave me, _Florella_--prithee do not weep; I love thee, love thee wondrously--go leave me-- I am not now at leisure to be fond-- Go to your Chamber--go. _Flor_. No, to the King I'll fly, And beg him to revenge thy Infamy. [_Ex_. Flor. _To him_ Alonzo. _Alon_. The Cardinal's mad to have thee banish'd Spain. I've left the Queen in angry Contradiction, But yet I fear the Cardinal's Reasoning. _Abd_. This Prince's Hate proceeds from Love, He's jealous of the Queen, and fears my Power. [_Aside_. _Alon_. Come, rouse thy wonted Spirits, awake thy Soul, And arm thy Justice with a brave Revenge. _Abd_. I'll arm no Justice with a brave Revenge. |
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