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Rh Ferrara's streets, and seek the public square.

Marin (aside to ). Thou hast done well, or all the town Will in a twinkling follow on our track.

Fernando. The public square, Sir Stranger, is Hard by the street now facing this.

Roselo. For your most courteous speech, good sirs, We thank you much, and by your leaves, Now pass on.

Fernando. By yonder street doth run your way.

Rutilio. If this Roselo Montes be, the valour Which high lineage gives is greater Than thou dreamest.

Fernando. So many seek his luckless life, No wonder if he's armed for the strife.

Musicians. Shall we now sing, most noble sir?

Rutilio. Nay, Silvio; for methinks I hear The clash of naked steel, and near.

Fernando. The feet upon the silent stones resound, As dying thunder echoes o'er the ground.

Rutilio. Unscabbard, then, your sword.

Musicians. Let us, then, draw and seek the fray; Guitars in such a case be out of tune. Away!

Rutilio. And a poor target too; 'tis nought 'Gainst a Toledo blade, as sharp as thought.

Musicians. A good thick wall's the better shield.

Roselo. Well, didst thou feign a quarrel, good Marin?