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Philodamus | ||
SCENE III.
SESTIUS, PHILODAMUS.Sestius.
Hist! old formality! Hark you me, friend!
An you will pledge me in a single bowl:
I'll tell y' a secret that shall make you laugh.
But you'll not blab, for I detest a blabber.
You never heard a scheme of greater pleasantry.
Philodamus.
He may know something worthy my discovery.
'Tis fair to catch the truth that's leaking thro' him.
[Aside.
If but for once then, I accept your challenge.
Here's to you.
Sestius.
Now that's spoken like a man.
[Both drink.
Why, you must know we came on purpose hither,
To carry off—this, what's her name! this Helen—
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To blow the secret, and prevent our sport.
Philodamus.
All-gracious heav'n! [Aside.]
—Oh! never doubt my prudence—
Yes! all things join to prove it. [Aside.]
—Never fear me.—
Oh, sacred hospitality profan'd! [Aside.]
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But join your company, lest they suspect
The confidence you've made.
Sestius.
Tut! never doubt them.
[Exit Sestius.
Philodamus | ||