The Gamester (1753) by Edward Moore
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and comes forward._
_Bev._ Why, there's an end then. I have judged deliberately, and the result is death. How the self-murderer's account may stand, I know not. But this I know; the load of hateful life oppresses me too much. The horrors of my soul are more than I can bear--(_Offers to kneel_) Father of mercy!--I cannot pray--Despair has laid his iron hand upon me, and sealed me for perdition--Conscience! conscience! thy clamours are too loud--Here's that shall silence them. (_Takes a vial out of his pocket, and looks at it._) Thou art most friendly to the miserable. Come then, thou cordial for sick minds! come to my heart! (_Drinks_) O, that the grave would bury memory as well as body! For if the soul sees and feels the sufferings of those dear ones it leaves behind, the EVERLASTING has no vengeance to torment it deeper--I'll think no more on't--Reflection comes too late. Once there was a time for't--but now 'tis past--Who's there? SCENE VI. _Enter JARVIS._ _Jar._ One that hoped to see you with better looks. Why do you turn so from me? I have brought comfort with me--And see who comes to give it welcome! _Bev._ My wife and sister! Why, 'tis but one pang more then, and farewel world. [_Aside._ |
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