I shall bury in Oblivion all Thoughts of the Intent,
— King, Thomas (1730-1805)
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Work Title
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt [etc.]
Date
1763
Metaphor
I shall bury in Oblivion all Thoughts of the Intent,
Metaphor in Context
LOCK.
How, Sir Ralph! Is this really your Son?
SIR RAL.
I hope so. I am sure I can answer for my Wife's Part in him at least. But, Sirrah, Ned, how durst you take this irregular Trip from Oxford, and trump up a Marriage without my Consent?
LOCK.
Dear Sir Ralph, let him account for that at Leisure--this is no Time for Wrangling. By the Beginning of your Conversation, I am convinc'd the Match cannot be disagreeable to you: And, for my Part, I am so well pleas'd to find my Daughter has been led by Chance, to the Person my coolest Judgement wou'd have chosen, that I shall bury in Oblivion all Thoughts of the Intent, and make myself happy by reflecting on the pleasing Consequence.
CELIA.
Sir, I knew, some Time before this Affair came to a Crisis, this was the Gentleman you intended for me; but some Circumstances that attended our first Converse, made an Explanation wholely improper. Depend on't, Sir, though I might not have implicitly obey'd your Commands, by taking whomsoever you pleas'd to recommend, yet my Duty would not have suffer'd an Union with any Person, whose Character or Conduct could give you the least Offence.
How, Sir Ralph! Is this really your Son?
SIR RAL.
I hope so. I am sure I can answer for my Wife's Part in him at least. But, Sirrah, Ned, how durst you take this irregular Trip from Oxford, and trump up a Marriage without my Consent?
LOCK.
Dear Sir Ralph, let him account for that at Leisure--this is no Time for Wrangling. By the Beginning of your Conversation, I am convinc'd the Match cannot be disagreeable to you: And, for my Part, I am so well pleas'd to find my Daughter has been led by Chance, to the Person my coolest Judgement wou'd have chosen, that I shall bury in Oblivion all Thoughts of the Intent, and make myself happy by reflecting on the pleasing Consequence.
CELIA.
Sir, I knew, some Time before this Affair came to a Crisis, this was the Gentleman you intended for me; but some Circumstances that attended our first Converse, made an Explanation wholely improper. Depend on't, Sir, though I might not have implicitly obey'd your Commands, by taking whomsoever you pleas'd to recommend, yet my Duty would not have suffer'd an Union with any Person, whose Character or Conduct could give you the least Offence.
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Date of Entry
11/15/2004
