The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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Why didst not thou forbid this fatal Marriage,
She being thy only Sister? _Alon_. Great Sir, I did oppose it with what Violence My Duty would permit; and wou'd have dy'd In a just Quarrel of her dear Defence; And, Sir, though I submitted to my Father, The Moor and I stand on unequal Terms. _Phil_. Come, who dares drink Confusion to this Moor? _Ant_. That, Sir, will I. _Sebast_. And I. _Phil_. Page, fill my Glass, I will begin the Round, Ye all shall pledge it--_Alonzo_, first to thee. [_Drinks_. _Alon_. To me, Sir! _Phil_. Why, yes, thou lovest him--therefore-- Nay, you shall drink it, tho 'twere o'th' _Stygian_ Lake. Take it--by Heaven, thoud'st pimp for him to my Mother-- Nay, and after that, give him another Sister. _Alon_. 'Tis well you are my Prince. _Phil_. I'd rather be a Prince of Curs--come pledge me-- |
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