The Fatal Jealousie (1673) by Henry Nevil Payne
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page 77 of 146 (52%)
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_Anto._ Mother! I meant not you, when I said so. _Witch._ Son, Son, excuse it not, you have no cause To love us Women much, and I'm not angry At what you said, though I know what you meant. _Ant._ Then, Mother, by these Powers you practice by, I do Conjure you, shew me all the truth Of what you know concerns my coming hither. _Witch._ Come, enter in, my Lord, and nothing fear; There's not a doubt of yours but shall be clear. I've sent a Spirit out, who will e're long, Bring all the Names of those have done you wrong. [Ex. and return. _Enter _Antonio_, _Jasper_, and Witch, as in the House; in the Scenes a Chair, by which _Jasper_ stands, and Witch goes round._ _Witch._ Sit in this Chair, my Lord, whilst I do draw A Sacred Line, which shall the Spirits aw. About, about, I tread a Round, Where I tread is Sacred Ground. Thus and thus the Air I charm, To keep my Circle free from harm; Thus I sprinkle Water pure, And by it all the Charm secure; The Spirits that fiery are dare not come near us, |
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