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 with your affairs. Gilbert, watch your house tonight.

Gilbert.What do you mean?

The Man.Another word. Do not go to your work. Remain in the neighbourhood of this house. Watch. I am neither your friend nor your enemy,but I give you this counsel. Now, in order not to injure yourself, leave me. Go in this direction, and come if you hear me call for help.

Gilbert.What does this mean?

[Exit slowly.

The Man.The affair is well arrranged so. I needed some one young and strong who can bear me aid, if it is needful. This Gilbert is what I required.—Methinks I hear the plash of oars and the notes of a guitar, on the river.—Yes.

[He goes to the parapet.

[A voice is heard singing in the distance, accompanied by the guitar.

The Voice [singing.

The Man.It is my man.