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Did at due distance humbly take her place On a low stool, unmark'd by any honour.

Ay, good Diego, such meek humble dames Have lived, as we are told, in former days. Do as I have desired thee.

Lofty dame! Making so proud a stir, like some pert hedgeling, Chirping and flutt'ring in an eagle's nest. [Exit.

Sister, you aggravate the mark'd dislike That old domestic bears you: be more gentle.

O he dislikes me not; it is his humour. Dislike me! Have I not to him and his Been even profuse in gifts? The foolish thought!

Ay; but the meekness of his former lady, She, too, who had a king's blood in her veins, Dwells in his heart, and beggars all thy gifts.

Thou'rt fanciful.

Nay, nay! And why so fond Of splendid pomp? Compared to what thou wert,