Julia Monologue from The Duchess of Malfi

From The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

female · romantic · 51 sec

No; he might count me a wanton, Not lay a scruple of offence on you; For if I see and steal a diamond, The fault is not i' th' stone, but in me the thief That purloins it. I am sudden with you. We that are great women of pleasure use to cut off These uncertain wishes and unquiet longings, And in an instant join the sweet delight And the pretty excuse together. Had you been i' th' street, Under my chamber-window, even there I should have courted you. (BOSOLA: O, you are an excellent lady!) Bid me do somewhat for you presently To express I love you.

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