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Mariamne

A Tragedy
Downman, Hugh (1740-1809)
  
MARIAMNE;
  
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PREFACE.

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ACT I.
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ACT II.
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ACT III.
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ACT IV.
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ACT V.

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SCENE III.

MARIAMNE, ELISA, GUARDS.
MARIAMNE.
Alas! He's gone, and would not hear me.
Heaven! Gracious heaven! restrain his vengeful sword!
Let not more blood be spilt! Preserve my subjects!
On this devoted head pour all your wrath!
Spare even Herod!

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