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SCENE I.—A Garden with Trees and Shrubs, &c., and , are discovered in a shaded Walk at the bottom of the Stage, speaking in dumb Show, which they cross, disappearing behind the Trees; and are presently followed by and , who continue walking there. . and, then appear again, entering near the front of the Stage.

Or. (talking to Hart. as she enters.) And so, since fate has made me, woe the day! That poor and good-for-nothing, helpless being, Woman yclept, I must consign myself With all my lands and rights into the hands Of some proud man, and say, "Take all, I pray, And do me in return the grace and favour To be my master."

Hart. Nay, gentle lady, you constrain my words, And load them with a meaning harsh and foreign To what they truly bear.—A master! No; A valiant, gentle mate, who in the field Or in the council will maintain your right: A noble, equal partner.

Or. (shaking her head.) Well I know, In such a partnership, the share of power