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Others I have yet to slay

Less dear than thou.

Go from me! Wouldst thou lay

Hand on a body that is not for thee?

None is there I would touch more righteously.

Why lurk'st thou by my house? And why a sword?

Stay. Listen! Thou wilt not gainsay my word.

There—I am still. Do what thou wilt with me.

Thou art too strong.

A word I bear to thee

Word of thy brother.

Oh, friend! More than friend!

Living or dead?

He lives; so let me send

My comfort foremost, ere the rest be heard.