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Or. I thank thee for thy courtship, tho' uncouth; For it confirms my purpose: and my strength Grows as thou speak'st, firm like the deep-bas'd rock. (To Hughobert.) Now for my journey when you will, my Lord; I'm ready.

Hugh. Be it so! on thine own head Rest all the blame. (Going from her.) Perverse past all belief! (Turning round to her sternly.) Orra of Aldenberg, wilt thou obey me?

Or. Count of that noble house, with all respect, Again I say I will not. El. Sweet Orra! be not so depress'd thou goest For a short term, soon to return again; The banishment is mine who stays behind. But I will beg of heaven with ceaseless prayers To have thee soon restored: and, when I dare, Will plead with Hughobert in thy behalf; He is not always stern.