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The Maids Tragedy Alter'd.
Am. Rash Maid, forbear; and lay those Berries by,Or give them him that has deserv'd to dye.
Asp. What double Cruelty is this? Would youThat made me wretched, keep me always so?Evadne has you: let Aspasia haveThe common refuge of a quiet grave.If you have kindness left, there see me laid:To bury decently the injur'd Maid,Is all the favour that you can bestow,Or I receive—Pray render me my Bough.
Am. No less than you, was your Amintor wrong'd:The false Evadne to the King belong'd.You had my promise, and my Bed is free;I may be yours, if you can pardon me.
Asp. Your Vows to her were in the Temple made;The sacred Altar witness'd what you said.
Am. The pow'rs above are to no place consin'd,But ev'ry where hear promises that bind.

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