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Ay, is he near?

Within a few short miles. The war has ended sooner than we guess'd, And we have made good speed.

So near!

How is it? This affects you strangely.

Such unexpected news! I should be glad, But gladness comes with pain. I will retire, And for a moment strive to calm this tremor. (To .) Follow me not. [Exit.

I have, ere now, beheld the sudden news Of a good lord's return from foreign lands By wedded dame received; but so received, Never till now. How's this? What is the matter? How shall a simple bachelor, as I am, Have thoughts of this bless'd state, if such as she Cold and capricious prove?