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Quotation from The Fair Jilt by Aphra Behn

“In vain, O too indiscreet Fair One, in vain you put out the Light; for Heaven still has Eyes, and will look down upon my broken Vows”

Aphra Behn (spoken by Father Francisco)

The Fair Jilt, The sacristy scene

Francisco's answer when Miranda extinguishes the candles; he confesses his frailty and refuses her.

Citation: "In vain, O too indiscreet Fair One, in vain you put out the Light; for Heaven still has Eyes, and will look down upon my broken Vows" — Aphra Behn, The Fair Jilt, The sacristy scene. (id behn-the-fair-jilt-q5)

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