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Dr. Johnson's Works, Volume 1

Act 3 — SCENE IX.

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IRENE, ASPASIA, MAID.

MAID. A Turkish stranger, of majestick mien, Asks at the gate admission to Aspasia, Commission'd, as he says, by Cali bassa.

IRENE. Whoe'er thou art, or whatsoe'er thy message, [Aside. Thanks for this kind relief—With speed admit him.

ASPASIA. He comes, perhaps, to separate us for ever; When I am gone, remember, O! remember, That none are great, or happy, but the virtuous.

[Exit Irene; enter Demetrius.

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