Zoraida: a Tragedy: As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. To which is Added a Postscript, Containing Observations on TragedyW. Richardson, 1780 - 104 pagina's |
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Pagina 7
... whose determin'd soul , Firm and unyielding as his native pyramids , Whose fummits fcorn the tempeft which affails them , Still dauntless braves the thunder of your ire . SELIM . Thy loyalty and fortitude become thee ; In proof whereof ...
... whose determin'd soul , Firm and unyielding as his native pyramids , Whose fummits fcorn the tempeft which affails them , Still dauntless braves the thunder of your ire . SELIM . Thy loyalty and fortitude become thee ; In proof whereof ...
Pagina 15
... Whose opening charms the worm of forrow blights not , No grief to dim the radiance of their eyes , Or make the roses wither on their cheeks , Oh cease to perfecute a wretched woman , Diftracted with her forrows . SELIM . Do not name ...
... Whose opening charms the worm of forrow blights not , No grief to dim the radiance of their eyes , Or make the roses wither on their cheeks , Oh cease to perfecute a wretched woman , Diftracted with her forrows . SELIM . Do not name ...
Pagina 20
... Whose fiery orbs with lurid glare o'erspread The red'ning concave , when in angry conflict Contesting both the empire of the skies With deep difmay they fill aftonied nations , Are Selim and Almaimon , and in blood Soon one or both ...
... Whose fiery orbs with lurid glare o'erspread The red'ning concave , when in angry conflict Contesting both the empire of the skies With deep difmay they fill aftonied nations , Are Selim and Almaimon , and in blood Soon one or both ...
Pagina 24
... whose terrible idea Curdles my blood . Perhaps Almaimon dies : These eyes beheld him fall in my defence ; And now perhaps his corfe lies all disfigur'd , No pious friend to clofe his languid eyes , And shed the tear of pity o'er his ...
... whose terrible idea Curdles my blood . Perhaps Almaimon dies : These eyes beheld him fall in my defence ; And now perhaps his corfe lies all disfigur'd , No pious friend to clofe his languid eyes , And shed the tear of pity o'er his ...
Pagina 26
... fervor of thy spirit By weak expoftulations - but remember , No fingle death attends the murd❜rous fabre Whose blade is crimson'd with Almaimon's blood . [ Exeunt . ACT ACT III . SCENE I. Night . The field . 26 ZORA , I D A :
... fervor of thy spirit By weak expoftulations - but remember , No fingle death attends the murd❜rous fabre Whose blade is crimson'd with Almaimon's blood . [ Exeunt . ACT ACT III . SCENE I. Night . The field . 26 ZORA , I D A :
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