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Scene. II.
Adorni.Adorn.
He undergoes my challenge, and contemnes it,
And threatens me with the late Edict made
'Gainst duellists, then altar cowards flie to.
But I that am ingag'd, and nourish in me
A higher aime then faire Camiola dreames of,
Must not sit down thus. In the court I dare not
Attempt him; and in publike, hee's so guarded
With a heard of Parasites, Clients fooles and sutors,
That a musket cannot reach him, my designes
Admit of no delay. This is her birth-day,
Which with a fit and due solemnitie
Camiola celebrates; and on it, all such
As love or serve her, usually present
A tributary duty. I'll have something
To give, if my intelligence prove true,
Shall find acceptance. I am told, neare this grove
Fulgentio very morning makes his makets
With his petitioners. I may present him
With a sharpe petition. Ha, 'tis he: my fate
Be ever bless'd for't.
Exit Fulgen.
Fulgen.
Command such as waite me
To presse on my rettirements.
Page.
I will say, Sir, you are at your prayers.
Fulg.
That will not finde beliefe,
Courtiers have something else to do, be gon, Sir,
Challeng'd ! 'tis well! and by a grome! still better !
Was this shape made to fight? I have a tongue yet,
How e'r no sword to kill him, and what way
This morning, I'll resolve of.
Exit Fulgentio.
Adorn.
I shall crosse
Your resolution, or suffer for you.
Exit Adorni.
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