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SCENE VII.

Louisa, Belinda.
Lou.
Unhappy Bellmour!
Yet, O Belinda, save him, save us all;
Consent to Bargrave, suffer yet more Hardship,
To screen a Family from impending Ruin.

Bel.
'Twould break poor Bellmour's Heart; and yet, I own,
There's something in my Bosom pleads for Bargrave,
I cannot think him a consummate Villain,
Nor obstinately bent to crush a Family.
He comes. Louisa, leave us for a while,
I'll try to sooth, and win him to Compassion.

Lou.
Heav'n bless you, generous Maid, and with Success.