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sweet to every one, and the jeopardy of it appalling.

Thy humanity equals thy candour.—But thou art too tender on this point.

Do not say so, my excellent Sir. Let not this untoward attempt act on your mind to the prejudice of my miserable kinsman, if other evidence be not sufficient to condemn him.

Let it be as thou wilt, then; but we must have no delays. The trial shall commence tomorrow at the hour which was originally fixed. Excuse me, I am busy now; good night. [Exit.

Well, thanks to my good stars! I am not baffled, though I have been deceived. Matters still go as I wish. [Exit.