Mirabell Monologue from The Way of the World

From The Way of the World by William Congreve

male · philosophical · 49 sec

Madam, disquiet not yourself on that account: to my knowledge his circumstances are such he must of force comply. For my part I will contribute all that in me lies to a reunion. In the meantime, madam (to MRS. FAINALL), let me before these witnesses restore to you this deed of trust: it may be a means, well managed, to make you live easily together. From hence let those be warned, who mean to wed, Lest mutual falsehood stain the bridal-bed: For each deceiver to his cost may find That marriage frauds too oft are paid in kind. [ (Exeunt Omnes.).

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