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 Upon what text do you design to preach? Rochester.The Passion. Lady Frances. Ah! my heart is deeply touched By the great zeal that seems to urge you on. A humble sinner at your feet behold, My father. Rochester [aside.] Ah! her father! then 'twould seem That I am not suspicious to the eye? [Aloud.]Listen, my child. Lady Frances. I listen with respect. Rochester [aside.]Am I unfortunate to that degree That I seem worthy of respect?
 * [Aloud.] My child,

Hear what I say.—To cause such dire distress Where'er you go, is most uncharitable. Lady Frances [surprised. Distress? Rochester.A single glance from out your eyes Doth drive a hundred mortals to despair. Lady Frances.Nay, you mistake. Rochester. Oh, no! Lady Frances. But tell me, pray, Wherein I do them wrong. Rochester. Before your eyes There stands one of your victims. Lady Frances. You? What have I done to you? If I have done you wrong, I fly to beg my father— Rochester [detaining her.] Nay, you need Have no remorse. Of all the ills you cause You guiltless are. Lady Frances. I do not understand. Rochester.Sweet innocence! Lady Frances. But if I've done you wrong,