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in love then, and fearful of the fortunes of war; for you know we must expect sharp fighting this ensuing campaign.

Vald. (ruefully.) You think so?

Dart. I am certain of it. Now, though I have no faith in dreams, I must own I have some in fortune-tellers; and there is a famous one just come to the castle, whom I would gladly consult. Will you permit me to bring him to your inner apartment there, that he may tell me of my future destiny whatever his art may reveal to him? Laugh as you please, but refuse me not this favour, for there is no other room in the castle where I can meet him secure from interruption.

Vald. (smiling affectedly.) And thou art really in earnest with this folly?

Dart. When you have heard the wonderful things this wizard has foretold, you will not call it folly.

Vald. Can'st thou tell me any of them?

Dart. Take a turn with me on the terrace, and thou shalt hear things that will astonish thee.

Vald. Ha, ha! it is whimsical to see thee so serious. Such stories are pleasant amusement: I'll attend thee most willingly. [.