"These Thoughts forc'd a Flood of Tears from my Eyes, whilst I endeavour'd to banish him from my Heart."
— Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine) (1650/51-1705)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for J. Peele
Date
1692, 1724
Metaphor
"These Thoughts forc'd a Flood of Tears from my Eyes, whilst I endeavour'd to banish him from my Heart."
Metaphor in Context
The mean while I went into my Closer, where being alone, I abandon'd my self to a thousand cruel Reflections. Were I only to contend with Mathilda, thought I, there wou'd still be hopes of obtaining some Advantage over her; but the Case now is such, that shou'd Don Ramire yield his Heart to me, methinks I wou'd reject the Offer. He is a Traytor, who tells me, he has Sentiments for me, which he has not. He says the same to my Sister, and loves neither of us; at least I have cause to complain, since he chuses me for the Subject of his Raillery. Oh! what Fatality deludes me, to love this perfidious Man? I fear he knows the Affection I have for him, which is a Misfortune, I cannot bear. These Thoughts forc'd a Flood of Tears from my Eyes, whilst I endeavour'd to banish him from my Heart; and I was thus depress'd with Sorrow, when my Mother sent for me: I went down to her Apartment, and appear'd so dejected, that my Sister (who examin'd every Motion of me) did not doubt, but I was come from Don Ramire's Chamber, and that his Illness was the Occasion of my Melancholy; tho' at the same time, I knew nothing of the Matter, nor wou'd I enquire after him, thinking he did not deserve so great a Favour, therefore I return'd to my own Chamber again, without hearing his Name once mention'd.
(p. 180)
(p. 180)
Categories
Provenance
ECCO-TCP
Citation
3 entries in ESTC (1723, 1724, 1739).
The History of John of Bourbon, Prince of Carency. Containing a Variety of Entertaining Novels, Viz. 1. The Surprize, or the Generous Unknown. 2. The Mutual Mistake, or the Unhappy Discovery. 3. The Secret Rival, or the Deceitful Friend. 4. The Perfidious Lady DisAppointed, or the Happy Reconciliation. 5. The Slighted Passion, or the Fatal Resentment. 6. The Unfortunate Lover. 7. The Female Captives. 8. The Distressed Lovers. 9. The Revengeful Rival. 10. The Happy Meeting, or Constant Love Reward. (London: Printed for J. Peele, 1724). <Link to ECCO-TCP>
The History of John of Bourbon, Prince of Carency. Containing a Variety of Entertaining Novels, Viz. 1. The Surprize, or the Generous Unknown. 2. The Mutual Mistake, or the Unhappy Discovery. 3. The Secret Rival, or the Deceitful Friend. 4. The Perfidious Lady DisAppointed, or the Happy Reconciliation. 5. The Slighted Passion, or the Fatal Resentment. 6. The Unfortunate Lover. 7. The Female Captives. 8. The Distressed Lovers. 9. The Revengeful Rival. 10. The Happy Meeting, or Constant Love Reward. (London: Printed for J. Peele, 1724). <Link to ECCO-TCP>
Date of Entry
08/26/2013
