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SCENA VI.

CLIDAMANT, ISMENIA, PARTHENIA.
CLIDAMANT.
No person follows me,
J am at liberty; jealous Melintus
Haunteth my steps no more.

ISMENIA.
Madam, 'tis he.


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CLIDAMANT,
Well I'l go on ro instruct me what Ismenia
Hath to impart unto me in these Gardens:
Ismenia!

ISMENIA.
Clidamant.

CLIDAMANT.
Is it thee, Ismenia?

ISMENIA.
Yes, I expect thee.

CLIDAMANT.
Thou may'st have pretence
T'accuse my tardy comming, but a jealous—

ISMENIA.
It is enough, thou art belov'd, assure thee;
Draw neer; but let us speak soft, I'm afraid
We should be heard.—
Put yourself in my place and take this opportunity.

softly.