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The Duke of St. Olpherts has been sent to Venice on a mission: recover his nephew, Lucas Cleeve, from the clutches of the woman he intends to leave his wife for, Agnes Ebbsmith. Agnes is a widow; her marriage was an unhappy one, and she is wholly against the institution. Together in their “compact”--Agnes’ term for their relationship--the two plan to live together without ever marrying, and to preach their views to others. Here, the Duke and Agnes meet head-to-head for the first time, vying for
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The Duke of St. Olpherts enters; the wreck of a very handsome man, with delicate features, a polished manner, and a smooth, weary voice. He limps, walking with the aid of a cane. Antonio retires.
AGNES: Duke of St. Olpherts?
ST. OLPHERTS: (Bowing) Mrs. Ebbsmith?
AGNES: Mr. Cleeve would have opposed this rather out-of-the-way proceeding of mine. He doesn’t
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