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Rh Stranger (Smoothly.) Then, with your answer, I ask permission to take back some trifle— such as that parchment the youth there would destroy—-as proof to Alexander that the House of Phocion is loyal. [Lysanner, startled, desists a moment. Puocion takes a sudden step for-. vwoards.

Phocion ( Alarmed.) Loya

Stranger (Throws off disguise.) The parchment. [Voice of command. Holds hand out.

Phocion Alexander! [All recognise ALEXANDER. Confu- sion, consternation, and murmurs: “Alexander!” “Alewander!”