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wad pu' every body after her an she could. Dear leddy, send for the minister.

Hold thy foolish tongue, and retire to thy chamber. Violet Murrey's life is safe enough, so thy conscience may be easy. Follow me, for I must lock thee in.

Mun I still be a prisoner?

Thou sha' n't be so long; have patience a little while, foolish boy.[Exeunt.

A Prison. is discovered sitting on the ground, by the light of a lamp stuck in the wall; her face hid upon her lap, while a gentle rocking motion of the body shows that she is awake.

Enter by a low arched door, which is opened cautiously by a turnkey, who immediately shuts it again and disappears.

Violet, O Violet, my once dear Violet! dost