The book A Thousand Years Ago a Romance of the Orient was written by author Mackaye, Percy, 1875-1956 Here you can read free online of A Thousand Years Ago a Romance of the Orient book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is A Thousand Years Ago a Romance of the Orient a good or bad book?
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CAPO. The souls of lovers are my specialty. When princesses grow pale, and beggars swoon, Then I bring forth my wallet and prescribe. TURANDOT Alas he swooned? Where is he? Is he ill? [501 A THOUSAND YEARS AGO CAPO. Unnecessary questions, child: Of course He swooned. Where is he? He s in love, Of course, and so of course is deathly ill. TURANDOT Oh, by the simple truth you ve torn from me, Do not, I beg, speak sideling, but straight out: That beggar whom I love how fares he now? Where have you ...left him? CAPO. By the city gate. There, when he saw your ring, he fell in swoon; And so I left him. TURANDOT [Passionately] Find him! Find him for me, And I will give you kingdoms! CAPO. Kingdoms, child, Are shaky things. Give me your confidence: Then I will find him for you. TURANDOT All my faith, My gratitude and wonder they are yours ! When will you fetch him? [51] A THOUSAND YEARS AGO CAPO. Soft! To achieve for you Joy in a perfect marriage of romance That is my vow. Tis yours, for a single day, To swear me loyalty.
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