The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Abd_. Come, my _Florella_, is't not Bed-time, Love?
_Flor_. I'll wait upon you, Sir. [Going out. _Phil_. The Moor has ta'en away, we may depart. _Abd_. What has he ta'en away? [_Turns about_. _Phil_. The fine gay play-thing, that made us all so merry. _Abd_. Was this your Sport? [To his Wife. _King_. _Abdelazer_, keep your way--Good night, fair Creature! _Abd_. I will obey for once. [_Ex_. Abd. _and_ Flor. _King_. Why this Resentment, Brother, and in publick? _Phil_. Because he gives me Cause, and that in Publick. And, Sir, I was not born to bear with Insolence; I saw him dart Revenge from both his Eyes, And bite his angry Lip between his Teeth, To keep his Jealousy from breaking forth, Which, when it does--stand fast, my King. _King_. But, _Philip_, we will find a way to check him; |
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