Lords and Lovers, and Other Dramas

by Olive Tilford Dargan

And say farewell to Heaven? Not one to gaze

Into the darkness ere I plunge to hell?

Diony. And let the hour 'tween my intent and deed

Lay meddling finger on my purpose? Nay,

You know me better, madam. On my lords!

Delay's the whetstone sharpens best the blades

Of enemies.

Ara. Go, sir! I am myself.

I will not move. If you will tear me hence,