The Works of Edgar Allan Poe - Volume 5


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Lal. (astonished.) What didst thou say, Jacinta? Have I done aught  
To grieve thee or to vex thee?--I am sorry.  
For thou hast served me long and ever been  
Trust-worthy and respectful.  
(resumes her reading.)  
Jac. I can't believe  
She has any more jewels--no--no--she gave me all. (aside.)  
Lal. What didst thou say, Jacinta? Now I bethink me  
Thou hast not spoken lately of thy wedding.  
How fares good Ugo?--and when is it to be?  
Can I do aught?--is there no farther aid  
Thou needest, Jacinta?  
Jac. Is there no farther aid!  
That's meant for me. (aside) I'm sure, madam, you need not  
Be always throwing those jewels in my teeth.  
Lal. Jewels! Jacinta,--now indeed, Jacinta,  
I thought not of the jewels.  
Jac. Oh! perhaps not!  
But then I might have sworn it. After all,  
There 's Ugo says the ring is only paste,  
For he 's sure the Count Castiglione never  
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