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 Joyn'd with extream contempt? I will not come.
 * Off.My message was impos'd on me with speed,

Brooks no delay: is this thy resolution?
 * Sam.So take it with what speed thy message needs.
 * Off.I am sorry what this stoutness will produce.
 * Sa.Perhaps thou shalt have cause to sorrow indeed.
 * Chor.Consider, Samson; matters now are strain'd

Up to the highth, whether to hold or break; He's gone, and who knows how he may report Thy words by adding fuel to the flame? Expect another message more imperious, More Lordly thund'ring then thou well wilt bear.
 * Sam.Shall I abuse this Consecrated gift

Of strength, again returning with my hair After my great transgression, so requite Favour renew'd, and add a greater sin By prostituting holy things to Idols; A Nazarite in place abominable Vaunting my strength in honour to thir Dagon? Rh