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AMYNTAS.
And who will make me sure,
That she does wish it?

THYRSIS.
Now art thou a madman.
See if thou dost not wish the very certainty
Which she dislikes, and which she should dislike,
And which thou should'st not look for. Oh but then,
Who is to make thee sure she does not wish!
Now grant she does, and that thou dost not go.
The doubt and risk are equal. Oh! how nobler
To die like a brave man, than like a coward!
Thou'rt dumb: thou'rt conquered. Come, confess as much,
And thy defeat shall be thy cause of victory;
Come, let us go.

AMYNTAS.
Nay, stop.