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59 Into my mind; and I have grief enough Without thy help.

Asp.I would I could with credit. Since I was twelve years old, I had not seen My sister till this hour; I now arrived: She sent for me to see her marriage; A woful one! But they, that are above, Have ends in everything. She used few words, But yet enough to make me understand The baseness of the injuries you did her. That little training I have had, is war: I may behave myself rudely in peace; I would not, though. I shall not need to tell you, I am but young, and would be loth to lose Honour, that is not easily gained again. Fairly I mean to deal: The age is strict For single combats; and we shall be stopp'd, If it be publish'd. If you like your sword, Use it; if mine appear a better to you, Change: for the ground is this, and this the time, To end our difference.

Amin.Charitable youth, (If thou be'st such) think not I will maintain So strange a wrong: And, for thy sister's sake, Know, that I could not think that desperate thing I durst not do; yet, to enjoy this world, I would not see her; for, beholding thee, I am I know not what. If I have aught, That may content thee, take it, and begone; For death is not so terrible as thou. Thine eyes shoot guilt into me.

Asp.Thus, she swore, Thou wouldst behave thyself; and give me words That would fetch tears into mine eyes; and so Thou dost indeed. But yet she bade me watch, Lest I were cozen'd; and be sure to fight Ere I return'd.

Amin.That must not be with me. For her I'll die directly; but against her Will never hazard it.

Asp.You must be urged. I do not deal uncivilly with those That dare to fight; but such a one as you Must be used thus. [She strikes him.

Amin.I pr'ythee, youth, take heed. Thy sister is a thing to me so much Above mine honour, that I can endure All this. Good gods! a blow I can endure! But