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The Maids Tragedy Alter'd.
Am. My Love was always constant; but the King,Melantius's friendship, and that fatal thingAmbition, me on proud Evadne threw;And made me cruel to my self, and you.But if you still distrust my faith, I vowHere in your presence I'll devour the Bough.
Asp. Snatching the Bough from him.Rash Man, forbear! but for some unbelief,My Joy had been as fatal as my Grief:The sudden news of unexpected bliss,Would yet have made a Tragedy of this.Secure of my Amintor, still I fearEvadne's mighty friend, the King.Am. He's here.
Enter the King, and his Brother, to them.
King, turning to his Brother.How shall I look upon that noble Youth,So full of Patience, Loyalty, and Truth?

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