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the necessity I may be under of appearing on his trials as the principal witness against him.

Merciful Heaven! and do you walk about at liberty, waiting here to give the death-blow to him whom you have called your friend? Fly, fly, I beseech you ! On my knees I beseech you to have pity on us. Fly this country for a season, and conceal the place of your retreat.

Pray, Madam, do not give me the pain of seeing you in that posture.

No posture but this till you have granted my request! Have pity on us! Fly the country, or conceal yourself immediately, and we will bless you. (Still kneeling, and catching hold of the skirts of his coat, as he retreats from her.)

I will not listen to another word while you remain thus. (Placing a chair for her; they both sit down.)

Then you will listen to me now: you will consent to fly, or conceal yourself, till the trial is over.

Are you aware, Madam, that you are desiring