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the place of trial, and, I trust, of triumph, my Lord. (Going.)

Nay, you must stay just to hear him read one of his favourite passages.

I thank you very much; but I am in a particular hurry.

Nay, nay; but a short passage, and I'll read it myself.

Indeed, I am in a hurry.

You must hear it. I'll detain you but a few moments. (Running her up to the wall, as she tries to make her escape.)

Let me go, I beseech you: I hear Lady Worrymore coming. [Exit hastily, while he looks round in alarm.

I hear nobody coming.

It was but a trick to get away.