The Gamester (1753)

Chapter 25

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_Enter LUCY._

Your absence, Sir, would please me.

_Stu._ I'll not offend you, madam. [_Exit with Lucy._

_Mrs. Bev._ Why opens not the earth to swallow such a monster? Be conscience then his punisher, till heaven in mercy gives him penitence, or dooms him in its justice.