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Full Satisfaction.
Madam, the day wherein I had the hap∣piness to present my soul and affection to you, and when you made an entire Conquest of all that was within me, I had also a thousand Jealousies of Misfortune; for the fairest Conquests are always cross'd, and my small merit did not permit me the honour of your friendship. Since then that you and my good fortune have deceiv'd my apprehension; therefore by how much the more extraordinary the affection is which you have testified to me, so much the more carefully shall I keep the obligation which I have to serve you.
Not me, Sir, I never could pretend to your favour: That's a happiness, which, I swear, my desire both rather enjoy, than my hope; and there is a rea∣son for it, since you are the possessor of so many rich malities.
I see, Madam, I shall possess nothing hereaf∣••er, since I must take all from my self to bestow it up∣•••• her, for whose sake I could willingly suffer my self •••• be robb'd of all.
When I shall enjoy that happiness, the Gift ••ill be much greater then all I can yet call my own.
Teach me, Madam, how I may swear, and ••••ou shall see what use I will make of it; to assure you, ••••at I am wholly yours, and that which Love gives ••••ou now, can never be taken from you but by ••eath.
Sir, be confident that I shall diligently seek all ••pportunities to deserve you; and receive these words 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the most infallible that ever faith swore.