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SCENE VII.

Argene, Aristea.
Arg.
And didst thou, princess, hear?

Aris.
My friend, farewell!

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I must attend my father: thou who know'st
Of my dear Megacles, O if thy heart
Be gentle as thy looks, in kind compassion
Procure me tidings of the man I love.
Ah! seek to know what land detains
The object of my care:
If still his breast unchang'd remains,
If I his converse share.
Enquire if e'er he gently sighs
At mention of my name;
If e'er, when tender passions rise,
His lips his thoughts proclaim.

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