Abimelech an oratorio. As it is performed at the theatre-royal in Covent-Garden [by Christopher Smart]. The Music by Mr. Arnold |
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Recitative.
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 | Abimelech |  |
Recitative.
Abrah.Nay—nay—there is no treaty in our house
Of such concern as this, but with our kindred.
Abim.
It is a custom far too blameable
For such a man to follow—such affinity
In Gerar, here deters us from each other—
Thou wou'dst not marry her thyself?
Abrah.
Forbear vain altercation—hast not thou a wife?
Abim.
I hold it lawful to espouse another,
Ev'n thy fair sister.
Abrah.
She will not consent.
Abim.
In troth, she wavers—at thy word she yields.
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