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SCENE II.
Casimir enters.Cas.
Why, with uplifted Arms and pointed Steel,
Seek'st thou, Augusta, to destroy
A Life that's not thy own?
Aug.
Ye Gods, it is my dear, my injured Brother!
O Casimir, this is a dismal Meeting!
Cas.
Is this my welcome?
What is the meaning of this odd Reception?
Aug.
Ask me not,
Too soon, alas, you'll learn
The woeful Reason.
Cas.
Distract me not, but tell me where's Amelia?
Aug.
Would she were dead.
Cas.
Curs'd be the Tongue, that utters such a Thought;
Is there the Wretch can wish Amelia dead?
And art thou she?
Leave this unnatural Sister, Casimir,
And seek thy Love, thy dear Amelia.
Aug.
[Aside.]
Unhappy Man! I cannot undeceive him,
Lest that upon so shocking a Relation,
Some direful Resolution should ensue.
[Exit.
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My Charmer's very Name
Does all my Soul inflame,
And fills my Heart with Joy:
May both our Troubles cease,
And everlasting Peace
Our future Time employ.
[Exit.
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