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It was, my Lord.

Its stature tall or short?

Neither, my Lord.

Did I not say it seem'd

Hush, thou art wise, and should not waste thy words.

Did it resemble any female figure Familiar to thine eye? Why dost thou hesitate? Speak truth; speak freely; think not to deceive me: Seem'd it a form familiar to thine eye?

I was confused—I knew not. No, my Lord, It was no well-known form.

Thy words are false!

Retire, and do not speak to him again. Save thee, good Pietro; and thou, too, Jerome. [Exeunt and.