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my poor earthly remains may be laid in the same spot where he himself shall be interred. May God have mercy on the soul of a humble sinner! Done with mine own signature. "

Here follow names of many old dependents, And witnesses who saw him sign this deed; Shall I repeat them?

You also spoke, I think, of other papers: The date of this is, as I guess, remote.

Nay, it is recent—only two months since.

So late as that!—You mention'd other deeds.

Yes, good my Lord; entrusted to my keeping, Here is besides a marriage contract made Between himself and the fair Mencia.

What did'st thou say? The sister of my wife? Say it again: I know not what thou said'st.

It is, my Lord, a marriage contract made