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A brave man this, and gives his orders promptly.

Ay; brave enough, but rash. Alack the day! Would that our valiant lord were here himself, His own fair dame and castle to defend. Alas! that evil deed ere stain'd his hand,— If this was so; we'll see his like no more.

Fear not, good man, who lov'st thy hapless Lord; Give me thine ear. (Whispers to him.)

Conceal thee in that tower.

Hush, hush! and come with me: I will convince thee That what I ask is for thy lady's good.