I can command my own inclinations, and shall do whatever you
order me.
GORG. How she pleases me by talking in this manner! Upon my word! I am
so delighted that I would immediately cut a caper or two, were people
not looking on, who would laugh at it. Come hither, I say, and let me
embrace you; there is no harm in that; a father may kiss his daughter
whenever he likes, without giving any occasion for scandal. Well, the
satisfaction of seeing you so obedient has made me twenty years younger.
SCENE XIX.--CELIA, CELIA'S MAID.
MAID. This change surprises me.
CEL. When you come to know why I act thus, you will esteem me for it.
MAID. Perhaps so.
CEL. Know then that Lelio has wounded my heart by his treacherous
behaviour, and has been in this neighbourhood without...
MAID. Here he comes.
SCENE XX.--LELIO, CELIA, CELIA'S MAID.
LEL. Before I take my leave of you for ever, I will at least here tell
you that...
CEL. What! are you insolent enough to speak to me again?
LEL. I own my insolence is great, and yet your choice is such I should
not be greatly to blame if I upbraided you.
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