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SCENE II.
DAPHNE AND THYRSIS.
DAPHNE.
As I have told thee, Thyrsis, I knew well
How warmly Amyntàs loved: and heaven knows
How many offices of kindness, I
Have done him, and how many more would do.
Thy prayers have now been added; but as soon
Mightst thou expect to tame a sullen bull,
Or bear, or tyger, as this simple girl,
As foolish as she's fair. She never heeds,
How hot or sharp the darts may be, that strike
From her fair hands; but whether grave or merry,
Goes slaying on; and slays, and knows it not.
As I have told thee, Thyrsis, I knew well
How warmly Amyntàs loved: and heaven knows
How many offices of kindness, I
Have done him, and how many more would do.
Thy prayers have now been added; but as soon
Mightst thou expect to tame a sullen bull,
Or bear, or tyger, as this simple girl,
As foolish as she's fair. She never heeds,
How hot or sharp the darts may be, that strike
From her fair hands; but whether grave or merry,
Goes slaying on; and slays, and knows it not.
THYRSIS.
Nay, where is to be found the girl so simple,
Nay, where is to be found the girl so simple,
