The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Phil_. By Heav'n, I'll to the Camp--Brother, farewel,
When next I meet thee, it shall be in Arms, If thou can'st get loose from thy Mistress' Chains, Where thou ly'st drown'd in idle wanton Love. _Abd_. Hah--his Mistress--who is't Prince _Philip_ means? _Phil_. Thy Wife, thy Wife, proud Moor, whom thou'rt content To sell for Honour to eternal Infamy-- Does't make thee snarl?--Bite on, whilst thou shalt see, I go for Vengeance, and 'twill come with me. [_Going out, turns and draws_. _Abd_. Stay! for 'tis here already--turn, proud Boy. [Abd. _draws_. _King_. What mean you, _Philip_?--[_Talks to him aside_. _Qu_. Cease, cease your most impolitick Rage. [_To_ Abd. Is this a time to shew't?--Dear Son, you are a King, And may allay this Tempest. _King_. How dare you disobey my Will and Pleasure? [_To_ Abd. _Abd_. Shall I be calm, and hear my Wife call'd Whore? Were he great _Jove_, and arm'd with all his Lightning, By Heav'n, I could not hold my just Resentment. _Qu_. 'Twas in his Passion, noble _Abdelazer_-- [King _talking to_ Phil. _aside_. |
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