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And therefore humbly—the adjoining lands— A royal compensation."—So it runs. And it must cost me many a fruitful field, Because those villagers love fatted pullets, As well as sober, self-denying monks! This also at our leisure we'll consider. What noise is that without?

May 't please you, Don Henriquez waits without.

Henriquez, my brave general? How is this?

He comes attended by a goodly train, Guarding a prisoner, and humbly begs To be admitted to the royal presence, Before your court shall sit.

Most willingly: say, I am ready now To give him audience.[Exit Officer. I marvel much How it should be. In this unwonted form To bring his prisoner!—But here he comes.