The Rivals
What metaphors are used in The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

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Metaphor:
"The thunder of your words has soured the milk of human kindness in my breast."
When Jack tells Beverley that he is "a devil of a fellow," he is metaphorically referring to his status as a formidable opponent.
The Rivals by Richard Brinsley