The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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And stands by me banish'd the Court of _Spain_.
_King_. How, Prince Cardinal! From whence do you derive Authority To banish him the Court without our leave? _Men_. Sir, from my Care unto your royal Person, As I'm your Governor--then for the Kingdom's Safety. _King_. Because I was a Boy, must I be still so? Time, Sir, has given me in that formal Ceremony, And I am of an age to rule alone; And from henceforth discharge you of your Care. We know your near relation to this Crown, And wanting Heirs, that you must fill the Throne; Till when, Sir, I am absolute Monarch here, And you must learn Obedience. _Men_. Pardon my zealous Duty, which I hope You will approve, and not recal his Banishment. _King_. Sir, but I will; and who dares contradict It, is a Traitor. _Phil_. I dare the first, yet do defy the last. _King_. My hot-brain'd Sir, I'll talk to you anon. _Men_. Sir, I am wrong'd, and will appeal to _Rome_. |
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