The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn
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_Qu_. The Ambition of the one infects the other,
And they are both too dangerous to live-- But might a Mother's Counsel be obey'd, I wou'd advise you, send the valiant Moor To fetch 'em back, e'er they can reach the Camp: For thither they are fled--where they will find A Welcome fatal to us all. _King_. Madam, you counsel well; and, _Abdelazer_, Make it your Care to fetch these Traitors back, Not only for my Safety, and the Kingdom's, But as they are your Enemies; and th' envious World Will say, you made this story to undo 'em. _Abd_. Sir, I'll obey; nor will I know repose, Till I have justify'd this fatal Truth. [Abd. _goes to the_ Queen, _and talks to her_. _King_. Mean time I will to my _Florella's_ Lodging, Silence, and Night, are the best Advocates [_Aside_. To plead a Lover's Cause--_Abdelazer_--haste. Madam, I'll wait on you to your Chamber. _Abd_. Sir, that's my Duty. _King_. Madam, good Night--_Alonzo_, to your rest. [_Ex. all but_ Qu. _and_ Abd. _Qu. Philip_ escap'd! Oh, that I were upon some Desart Shoar, |
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