Excerpt from The Modern Theatre, Vol. 9 of 10: A Collection of Successful Modern Plays, as Acted at the Theatres Royal, London Bloom. Will he? Most assuredly, therefore think not of his going, but console yourself with the pleas ing hope of his return. Em. Ah, sir, 'tis easier far to counsel than to act, and every one's provided with wisdom that has not a share in the misfortune. Sel. What could my Emma wish me to stay, and be branded with dishonour? Bloom. Not she, indeed, she'd sooner lose you for ever than think you a coward. Em. Woman as I am, the thought is hateful; yet, my Selby, preserve yourself; let not impetuous zeal drive you into danger; do not seek wounds for any drop of blood you lose flows from your Emma's heart. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.