The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Qu_. But what, my _Abdelazer_? _Abd_. I will not call it to your Memory. _Qu_. What canst thou mean? _Abd_. Why was the King remov'd? _Qu_. To make thy way more easy to my Arms. _Abd_. Was that all? _Qu_. All! _Abd_. Not but it is a Blessing Gods would languish for-- But as you've made it free, so make it just. _Qu_. Thou mean'st, marry thee. _Abd_. No, by the Gods-- [_Aside_. Not marry thee, unless I were a King. _Qu_. What signifies the Name to him that rules one? _Abd_. What use has he of Life, that cannot live Without a Ruler? _Qu_. Thou wouldst not have me kill him. |
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