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I scarcely doubt it. I have those in pay, But little better than the prey they follow, Who are expert in dogging stealthy rogues; And it were strange indeed if artless men Should foil their skill. And I am right—I hear their coming steps!

And here, night after night, in all her beauty, She took her curtain'd rest, and here she died! But that which I expected is not here: Is this the very chamber?

It is: but what thou look'st for is removed. (Pointing.) Upon that spot it stood.

Yes, thou hast read my thought, most gentle Alice!

Shall we not now proceed upon the business