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A splendid Banquetting Room. and  ''are discovered sitting at table, with wine, &c. before them.''

''Freb. to De Mon. (Who rises to go away.)'' Thou wilt not leave us, Monfort? wherefore so?

''De Mon. (Aside to Freberg.)'' I pray thee take no notice of me now. Mine ears are stunned with these noisy fools; Let me escape.[ hastily.

Master of the House. What, is De Monfort gone?

Freb. Time presses him.

Rez. It seem'd to sit right heavily upon him, We must confess.

Master to Freb. How is your friend? he wears a noble mien. But most averse, methinks, from social pleasure. Is this his nature?