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The Parricide : Or, Innocence in Distress

A Tragedy

Shirley, William (fl. 1739-1780)

PROLOGUE, Spoken by Mr. RYAN.

EPILOGUE, Spoken by Mrs. HORTON.

Dramatis Personæ.

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SCENE XII.

Godrick and Matilda.
Godr.
Matilda, you remain attentive here
While I examine all the neighb'ring Walks;
And at the sign of Danger give th'Alarm.