h she is covered, and secured for the King's use; and 'tis death to disobey..." (1873). Upon the arrival of this news the lovely maiden was seized with grief. The despairing Imoinda told the King that her heart belonged to another man through devotional vows. "...And tell him she was another's..." (1873). For fear of the King's vengeance upon Oroonoko, she swore herself still a maid and the King put her among his other wives.
             The same night the King held a soiree. As the royal ladies danced for the entertainment of the King, Imoinda, rather th
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