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Scæn. 7.
Enter King Agenor, Plusidippus, and Euriphila.Kin.
Why then, my Plusidippus, will you leave
Us, and your fortunes? It is my resolve
To make you heir to my crown, my Son
And Successor.
Plu.
Great Sir, I would not be
Fondly injurious to my self, or you,
Or so prophane unto the gods, to slight
Their and your gifts, when proffer'd me so fair:
I must obey their dictates, and my vowes,
Which call me to Arcadia, till when,
I cannot rest. Give me your Royal leave
To go, I will engage my hopes, and all
My future happinesses, to return
In so short a time as you shall limit me.
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Then daughter, since it must be so, I can
Not tell how to denie his just request:
But see you part with him in friendship. And
The like Sir, I require of you to her.
Exit.
Plu.
Far be it from me to denie so fair
Requests. Lady, in signe hereof, I take
This parting kiss, and may it cancel all
Miscarriages; and seal Loves covenants.
And thus I take my leave but for a while.
Eur.
Then take thee this my dearest heart, and bear
It with thee; may it be a charm to keep
Thy chaste affections from a Strangers love:
May your return shorten my tedious hours,
Since I neglect mine own content for yours.
Exeunt.
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