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AMYNTAS.
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AMYNTAS.
Yes, I will go;
But whither thou wouldst have me go, I will not.

THYRSIS.
Whither, Amyntas, wilt thou go?

AMYNTAS.
To death;
If this is all thy friendship can effect,
To make my life wear a more chearful aspect.

THYRSIS.
And dost thou think that I effect so little?
Dost thou despise this opportunity?
Thou art a simple, poor, despairing lover.
Would Daphne have suggested this adventure,
Had the not seen a glimpse of Sylvia's heart,
Seen that it was disposed to favour thee?
'Tis probable she knows thy mistress loves thee,
But by her plighted word perhaps is bound
Not to reveal the secret of her friend.

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