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with mine; you who are so deeply concerned in his safety and justification. Death and disgrace must not be incurred from romantic adherence to honour.

If I could gain a respite for some weeks!

You may apply for it, and I will urge your suit; but it will be refused. Kranzberg, for his own sordid interest, pushes on the trial; and he is in high credit and favour with the judges.

O for my sake, if not thine own, my brother, For my sake be entreated! In thy ruin I shall be ruin'd, agonised, and crush'd; Think not I could survive it!

Leave me, Oh leave me; I am only fit With mine own thoughts to commune. Your entreaties Do but the more distract me. (Aside to .) Return to me again, but leave me now. [Exit.

Alas! and wilt thou not relent, dear Maurice? [A pause.]