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Scena Quinta.

Aman.
Though y' are still so cruel, and deaf to all my vows,
Yet lend an ear to my sad sufferings.

Cla.
The Lady that went hence suffers much more
For you, than you can do for me.

Aman.
Alas, I pitty her!

Cla.
I pity you;
But pitty more your base inconstancy.

Aman.
Impute that crime to love, and beauty Madam:
Since they conspir'd to betray my heart.
To one far more deserving, now 'tis fixt.

Cla.
Like to an exhalation, for a moment.

Aman.
For ever Madam.

Cla.
What hope of constancy can there be found
In love, of which inconstancy's the ground?
What truth, when both alike must be untrue?
You in your change, and I in loving you?

[Exit.
Aman.
She has struck me dumb, yet will not give me time
To answer, or extenuate my Crime,
Or if she had, I cou'd make small defence,
Guilt can but ill dispose with innocence.
But I'le reform, and though I cannot gain
Her love, her good opinion I'le obtain.
Then let her know tho' once I went astray,
Her brave reproofs has set me in the way.

[Exit.