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Demophoon

Hoole, John (1727-1803)
  
DEMOPHOON.
  
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ACT I.
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SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
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SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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SCENE VI.
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SCENE VII.
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SCENE VIII.
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SCENE IX.
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SCENE X.
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SCENE XI.
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SCENE XII.
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SCENE XIII.
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SCENE XIV.
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SCENE XV.
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SCENE XVI.
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ACT II.
 1. 
SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
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SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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SCENE VI.
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SCENE VII.
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SCENE VIII.
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SCENE IX.
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SCENE X.
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SCENE XI.
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SCENE XII.
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SCENE XIII.
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SCENE XIV.
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SCENE XV.
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ACT III.
 1. 
SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
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SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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SCENE VI.
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SCENE VII.
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SCENE VIII.
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SCENE IX.
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SCENE X.
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SCENE XI.
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SCENE XII.
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SCENE XIII.
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SCENE XIV.
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SCENE XV.
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SCENE V.

Porticoes.
Mathusius, Timanthes.
Mat.
Our only refuge then—

Timan.
Yes, dearest friend,
Our only refuge is in flight: the king,
So far from yielding to my earnest prayers,
Grew more incens'd: fly then, and fly this instant.
Provide a speedy bark, therein secure
Whate'er thou hast of choice and valued treasure:
And where amid the rocks the sea breaks in,
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Right of the port, conceal'd expect me: there
I'll join thee soon with Dirce.

Mat.
But her guards—

Timan.
The care be mine to elude their vigilance;
I know a secret path that to her prison
Can lead my steps: O haste! for time neglected
Will punish those who slight occasion offer'd.

Mat.
Some friendly power its aid extends,
Some power that innocence befriends,
Has on thy soul these thoughts imprest:
Th'example of thy cruel sire
Could soft compassion ne'er inspire,
To influence thus thy generous breast.

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