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Rh The good Aurelio did prepare a certain drink,— And gave it with injunctions to her maid, Saying it contained most potent means Of poisonous and sweet subtle herbs, The drinking which would bring two days and nights Of deathly slumber to the heart. Julia did drink it; and Aurelio bade Me come to seek thee here, and say She lies entomb'd, in sleep's stern semblance Silent death, within the vaulted tomb Where rest the ashes of Castelvin's kin (The body of Otavio resteth there). Thy Julia sleeps; go, and when she wakes again Together fly, and dwell in France or Spain.

Roselo. I tremble at thy words, Anselmo. Should She awake amid the silent trappings of the dead, While we can scarcely, winging way through air Be at the church ere she awakes, Will she not die of fear?

Anselmo. Fear not; Aurelio will be well prepared. Come.

Roselo. Marin, what thinkest thou?

Marin. Think? that my fears do make me dumb, And scarce allow my shorten'd breath to come.

Roselo. Was I, then, born to show the gaping world How much misfortuned love doth grow on hope? O Heaven! why a moment stay While Julia waits the dawning day?

Marin. A moment, sir, I pray.

Anselmo. What seek you?

Marin. That vault you named, pray doth it hold The bones of many dead? and it cold?