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SCENE IX.

Cratander, Ardelia.
Cra.
Ardelia, I am all Astonishment
At Teraminta's late Behaviour;
Not hear my Message!

Ard.
'Tis most strange indeed,
I know she loves to Desperation.

Cra.
What shall I tell the Prince?

Ard.
Nothing, since these Mistakes
Are but increas'd by Messages.
Go bring him here;
He's the most welcome Messenger.

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AIR.
In the absence of her Treasure,
Ev'ry Object gives Displeasure,
With Impatience while she burns.
Wishing still, and still lamenting,
She expecting, he absenting,
All her Joy to Sorrow turns.

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