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And noble conduct, too, I hope, Don Pedro. What is its plea? (After reading the paper slightly.) That he beneath a lady's window hath A most audacious suitor slain, who there Did charm her ear with love-sick ditties.—Slew him! A harsh device to win the lady's favour; Had she not ears to be again enthrall'd? Another song had been a fitter weapon Note down that I will look on this again.

Deign, royal Sir, to look upon this paper.

Freely, Don Blas; from such a noble hand It needs must be an honourable suit. (Reading the paper.) Don Julian, of the noble house of Guzman, Hath, by the cadet of a meaner house, Been elbow'd from his place, who most nefariously