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Behn, Aphra

"The Rover"

-I'll do't- I'll fly to do it. Ant. Sir, do you know her?
Belv. -No, Sir, but 'tis enough she is admired by you. Ant. Sir, I
shall rob you of the Glory on't, For you must fight under my Name and
Dress. Belv. That Opinion must be strangely obliging that makes You
think I can personate the brave Antonio, Whom I can but strive to
imitate. Ant. You say too much to my Advantage. Come, Sir, the Day
appears that calls you forth. Within, Sir, is the Habit. [Exit
Antonio. Belv. Fantastick Fortune, thou deceitful Light, That cheats
the wearied Traveller by Night, Tho on a Precipice each step you
tread, I am resolv'd to follow where you lead. [Exit. SCENE II. The
Molo. Enter Florinda and Callis in Masques, with Stephano. Flor. I'm
dying with my fears; Belvile's not coming, As I expected, underneath
my Window, Makes me believe that all those Fears are true. [Aside.
-Canst thou not tell with whom my Brother fights? Steph. No, Madam,
they were both in Masquerade, I was by when they challeng'd one
another, and they had decided the Quarrel then, but were prevented by
some Cavaliers; which made 'em put it off till now- but I am sure 'tis
about you they fight. Flor. Nay then 'tis with Belvile, for what other
Lover have I that dares fight for me, except Antonio? and he is too
much in favour with my Brother- If it be he, for whom shall I direct
my Prayers to Heaven? [Aside.


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