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Thou may'st well ask that question, my friend; it would, I believe, cause some surprise in many a noble citizen of Lubeck.

In many a noble lady of Lubeck we may, at least, aver, though strange unnatural things will sometimes happen, as if by witchery. But let her have her way; she will be glad enough at last to bring you back to her toils again by humble submission, if you will have spirit enough to forswear her company for a time.

A time!

Ay, some weeks or so.

Perhaps thou art right. I had good reason to believe my company was agreeable to her. But—but

Out with it, Baron! you cannot question my friendship or secrecy, and perhaps I may be of use to you.

This cousin of mine