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Jer. Like that of a King, though habited more in the garb of a foreign soldier of fortune than of a state so dignified. (Osterloo rises from table agitated.)

Prior. What is the matter, General? Will you not finish your repast?

Ost. I thank you; I have had enough. The night grows cold; I would rather walk than sit.

Jer. (aside to Paul and the Prior.) What think ye of this?

Prior. (aside to Jerome.) His countenance changed several times as he listened to you; there is something here different from common surprise on hearing a wonderful thing.

Peas. (eagerly, as he enters.) We have found it.

Ost. (stopping short in his walk.) What hast thou found?

Peas. What the Prior desired us to dig for.

Ost. What is that?

Peas. A grave.

Prior. (to Peas.) Thou hast found it?

Peas. Aye, please you, and in the very spot, near the black monument, where your reverence desired us to dig. And it is well you sent