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Yes; I have seen Henriquez By Juen's sick-bed sit, night after night, Like tenderest nurse watching her infant charge; And then I've seen the tears course down his cheeks— His youthful face all shrunk and pale with grief. Such dear and manly friendship knew I never.

Enter and, followed by , who then retires with  to the bottom of the Stage.

I think I hear him coming.

I think so too; yet grief is slow of foot, And those are rapid strides like one in haste.

Enter, who returns slight and sullen acknowledgments to their civilities, and going directly to a seat prepared for him, sits down without speaking.

My Lord, here is a will, with other papers, Which your deceased friend, my noble master, Committed to my keeping six days since, When he departed from his native home. His ancient fav'rite hound howl'd piteously