The Gamester (1753) by Edward Moore
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_Bev._ A deed, that dooms my soul to vengeance; that seals Your misery here, and Mine hereafter. _Mrs. Bev._ No, no; You have a heart too good for't-- Alas! he raves, Charlotte--his looks too terrify me--Speak comfort to him--He can have done no deed of wickedness. _Char._ And yet I fear the worst. What is it, brother? _Bev._ A deed of horror. _Jar._ Ask him no questions, madam. This last misfortune has hurt his brain. A little time will give him patience. SCENE VIII. _Enter STUKELY._ _Bev._ Why is this villain here? _Stu._ To give You liberty and safety. There's his discharge, madam. (_Giving a paper to Mrs. Beverley_) Let him begone this moment. The arrest last night was meant in friendship; but came too late. _Char._ What mean you, Sir? _Stu._ The arrest was too late, I say. I would have kept his hands from blood, but was too late. |
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