Cleo. He is brave, without dispute.
Ism. And ‘tis as certain that he did surprize me,
Without permitting time for my Defence,
He had not else so soon dismounted me.
But, Madam, I design (if you approve it)
To fight Thersander in a single Combat.
Art. That Justice I may hope as well as you; He kill’d my Nephew, young Philemon, For which I’ll be reveng’d.
Qu. I cannot but commend that noble Ardor That carries you to those Designs of Glory; What thinks my Brother of it?
Hon. I like it, if the Victor will accept it.
Cleo. And so do I;
And that we may do equal Justice to you all,
We’ll write Thersander’s Name,
And he who draws that Name shall fight the Combat.
Hon. But are you sure he will accept the Offer?
Ism. I dare engage he will.
Cleo. I am of your Opinion; The only brave are never proud of Conquest, I’ll write his Name my self.
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