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Is't thou, my friend?

Yes, dearest; further on I waited for thee, and became impatient.

How glad I am to hear thy voice again!

What hast thou done? How hast thou sped with Guzman? Since thou would'st take that office on thyself, I trust thy parley with him was successful.

As heart could wish, although it was but short. He'll be our friend, and keep Romiero so; And will, besides, to my stern uncle speak, Who, as thou know'stBut here comes one in haste.

Remain no longer here; for Don Romiero, And Guzman with him, wanders through the wood: You may encounter him in any path.

What shall we do?

Be still, and follow me,