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Yes, in great mercy, for the which I'd bow In truer thankfulness, my good Mardonio, Ev'n with these fears of nature on my mind, Than for the blessing of my spared life, Were it now proffer'd me.

SCENE II. A small apartment in a solitary cottage in the country: Enter Count Zaterloo, supported by an attendant and followed by the Countess in the disguise of a Pilgrim; ''both of them wearing masks. She places a pillow for his head on a couch or sick chair, and he is placed upon it, apparently with pain.''

There, set him gently down; this will support him, After so long a journey. Thou wilt retire, but be upon the watch. (Exit Attendant.

Now, charming Mira, lay disguise aside;