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Scen. 9.

Castarina.
Sola.
I have discovered his intention
To court my beauty, that he might appear
In his neglect, to Arismena; more
Desir'd by her; 'Tis our generall humor,
And I my selfe would now enjoy Lariscus
Because he now neglects me. But my feares
Will not allow me to believe it possible
Let it be ordered then by Providence
And Time, Whats here contayned, ah! a Challenge
She takes up the Challenge.
Sent from Philaritus unto Lariscus.
Oh my Stars happy influence! they have made me
The means for bles't prevention of their ruines
'Twixt whom their owne dissembling hath begot
A mutuall jealousie. I must be suddaine
Not dally with occasion! 'Tis our Fate
To increase our loves by others seeming hate.

Exit.