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The man doth us too much honor.

I fear him.

Ay—we will move warily

[To, who is wandering off, admiring the hall] Thou, bide at my side!

[Laughing.] Fear not me, brother!

Lo! Simeon!

[Subdued] Simeon!

How is it with thee? Art thou whole?

It is well with me.

Behold: our brother has taken no hurt; the man is an honorable man.

[To them.] Hither, my lords! [''He ushers them in with great ceremony. They eye the askance.'']

[In a quick whisper—to ] Be silent! Be watchful!

[Startled into speaking out loud.] Is there danger?

[Viciously.] I said, Be silent!