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Slandered, Madam! do you believe that the organs of murder are not really on his head?

No, Sir; neither that nor any bad thing do I believe of him.

Have patience for a moment: I cannot suffer you to run upon your own destruction. I implore—I beseech you for your own safety! my chaise is at the gate: if the present opportunity is neglected (Catching hold of her gown.)

Unhand me; let me go, or I will alarm the house, and bring some one to my assistance. O come, come, good Madam, come nearer.

Good Madam! and what is your pleasure here, good Madam?

My pleasure is that you release that lady's hand from your unworthy hold: touch but the