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Thou turn'st and weep'st; art thou not so to me?

Er. Ah! would I were! alas, alas! I'm lost: Sever'd from thee for ever.

Aur. How so? What mean such words?

Look on this emblem of a holy vow Which binds and weds me to a heavenly love: We are, my sweet Aurora, far divided; Our bliss is wreck'd for ever.

Aur. No; thou art still alive, and that is bliss. Few moments since, what would I not have sacrificed, To know that in the lapse of many years I should again behold thee?—I had been How strongly thou art moved!—Thou heed'st me not.

Ter. (to Aur.) Were it not better he should leave this spot? Let me conduct him to my quiet bower. Rest and retirement may compose his mind.

Aur. Aye, thou art right, Terentia.

Ter. (to the other Knights.) Noble Knights, And these your followers! gentle Bastiani Will to a place of better comfort lead you, Where ye shall find some hospitable cheer, And couches for repose.—Have we your leave That your companion be a little time Ta'en from your company?

1st Knight.You have, good Lady; Most readily we grant it.—Heaven be with you,