The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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Do, spurn me, and this Hand thus justly arm'd,
Shall like a Thunder-bolt, breaking the Clouds, Divide his Body from his Soul--stand back-- [_To the Guards_. Spurn _Abdelazer_!-- _Phil_. Death, shall we bear this Insolence? _Alon_. Great Sir, I think his Sentence was unjust. [_To the_ King. _Men_. Sir, you're too partial to be judge in this, And shall not give your Voice. _Abd_. Proud Cardinal--but he shall--and give it loud. And shall not!--who shall hinder him? _Phil_. This--and cut his Wind-pipe too. [_Offers to draw_. To spoil his whisp'ring. [Abd. _offers to draw, his Attendants do the same_. _King_. What means this Violence? Forbear to draw your Swords--'tis we command. _Abd_. Sir, do me Justice, I demand no more. [_Kneels, and offers his Sword_. And at your Feet we lay our Weapons down. _Men_. Sir, _Abdelazer_ has had Justice done, |
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