What shall I get by doubting?Abo.You secure, not to be disappointed: but besides,There's this advantage in suspecting him:When you put off the hopes of other men,You will rely upon your God-like self:And then you may be sure of liberty.Oro.Be sure of liberty! what dost thou mean;Advising to rely upon my self?I think I may be sure on't: we must wait:'Tis worth a little patience.[Turning to ImoindaAbo.O my Lord!Oro.What dost thou drive at?Abo.Sir, another time,You wou'd have found it sooner: but I seeLove has your Heart, and takes up all your thoughts.Oro.And canst thou blame me?Abo.Sir, I must not blame you.But as our fortune stands there is a Passion(Your pardon Royal Mistriss, I must speak:)That wou'd become you better than your Love:A brave resentment; which inspir'd by you,Might kindle, and diffuse a generous rageAmong the Slaves, to rouze and shake our Chains,And struggle to be free.Oro.How can we help our selves?Abo.I knew you, when you wou'd have found a way.How, help our selves! the very Indians teach us:We need but to attempt our Liberty,And we may carry it. We have Hands sufficient,Double the number of our Masters force,Ready to be employ'd. What hinders usTo set 'em then at work? we want but you,To head our enterprize, and bid us strike.Oro.What wou'd you do?Abo.Cut our Oppressors Throats.Oro.And you wou'd have me joyn in your design of Murder?Abo.It deserves a better Name:But be it what it will, 'tis justified0