The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Men_. What is it, Madam, you would have me do?
_Qu_. Not side with _Philip_, as you hope my Grace-- Now, Sir, you know my Pleasure, think on't well. _Men_. Madam, you know your Power o'er your Slave, And use it too tyrannically--but dispose The Fate of him, whose Honour, and whose Life, Lies at your Mercy-- I'll stay and die, since 'tis your gracious Pleasure. _King. Philip_, upon your Life, Upon your strict Allegiance, I conjure you To remain at Court, till I have reconcil'd you. _Phil_. Never, Sir; Nor can you bend my Temper to that Tameness. _King_. 'Tis in my Power to charge you as a Prisoner; But you're my Brother--yet remember too I am your King--No more. _Phil_. I will obey. _King. Abdelazer_, I beg you will forget your Cause of Hate Against my Brother _Philip_, and the Cardinal; He's young, and rash, but will be better temper'd. _Abd_. Sir, I have done, and beg your royal Pardon. |
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