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 * Sam.For want of words no doubt, or lack of breath,

Witness when I was worried with thy peals.
 * Dal.I was a fool, too rash, and quite mistaken

In what I thought would have succeeded best. Let me obtain forgiveness of thee, Samson, Afford me place to shew what recompense Towards thee I intend for what I have misdone, Misguided: only what remains past cure Bear not too sensibly, nor still insist To afflict thy self in vain: though sight be lost, Life yet hath many solaces, enjoy'd Where other senses want not their delights At home in leisure and domestic ease, Exempt from many a care and chance to which Eye-sight exposes daily men abroad. I to the Lords will intercede, not doubting Thir favourable ear, that I may fetch thee From forth this loathsom prison-house, to abide With me, where my redoubl'd love and care Rh