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 All that the heart seduces
 * And chases care away—

To sing and laugh, beloved,
 * To sleep, to love alway!

The Man.He steps ashore. He dismisses the boatman. It could not happen better.

[Returning to the front of the stage.

He 's coming.

[Enter wrapped in his cloak. He walks toward the door of the house.

The Man [detaining .] One word, by your leave.

Fabiani.Methinks some one doth speak to me. Who is this knave? Who are you?

The Man.Whatever you please to have me.

Fabiani.This lantern gives but a feeble light. But you wear a yellow cap, meseems, a Jew's cap. Are you a Jew?

The Man.Yes, a Jew. I have somewhat to say to you.

Fabiani.What is your name?

The Man.I know your name, and you do not know mine. I have the advantage over you. Suffer me to keep it.

Fabiani.You know my name. That is not true.

The Man.I know your name. At Naples you were called Signor Fabiani; at Madrid, Don Fabiano; at London, you are called Fabiano Fabiani, Earl of Clanbrassil.

Fabiani.The devil fly away with you!