Belinda: Ay, but you know we must return good for evil. Lad… - John Vanbrugh

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Belinda: Ay, but you know we must return good for evil.
Lady Brute: That may be a mistake in the translation.

John Vanbrugh

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Sir John Vanbrugh (January 24, 1664? – March 26, 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace.

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Alternative Names: Sir John Vanbrugh • John Vanbrugh Sir • John Vanbrough • John Verbrugh • John Van Brugg • Sir John Vanburgh • John, Sir Vanbrugh

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Belinda: Ay, but you know we must return good for evil. Lady Brute: That may be a mistake in the translation. - John Vanbrugh

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