SIEGE OF VALENCIA.
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Undimm'd o'er every trial?—And, as our fates,
So must our names be, undivided!—Thine,
I' th' record of a warrior's life, shall find
Its place of stainless honour.—By his side——
ELMINA.
Hath the heart room for?—Speak to me in wrath—
I can endure it!—But no gentle words!
No words of love! no praise!—Thy sword might slay,
And be more merciful!
GONZALEZ.
Elmina, my beloved!
ELMINA.
—Have I not said there 's that within my heart,
Whereon it falls as living fire would fall
Upon an unclosed wound?
GONZALEZ.
That I may read their meaning!
ELMINA.
With a free soul—What have I said?—'twas nought!
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