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Freb. How quick an ear thou hast for distant sound! I heard him not. (De Monfort looks embarrassed, and is silent.)

''De Mon. to Rez.'' I am, my lord, beholden to you greatly This ready visit makes me much your debtor.

Rez. Then may such debts between us, noble marquis. Be oft incurr'd, and often paid again. To Jane. Madam, I am devoted to your service, And ev'ry wish of yours commands my will. To Countess. Lady, good morning. (To Freb.) Well, my gentle friend, You see I have not linger'd long behind.

Freb. No, thou art sooner than I look'd for thee.

Rez. A willing heart adds feather to the heel, And makes the clown a winged mercury.

De Mon. Then let me say, that with a grateful mind I do receive these tokens of good will; And must regret that, in my wayward moods, I have too oft forgot the due regard Your rank and talents claim.

Rez.No, no, De Monfort,