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The morning now advances.

So I reckon'd. We too shall put ourselves in forwardness: And so, good father, to your ghostly guidance I do commend rnyself.

The officers of justice are arrived, And wait the presence of the prisoner,

They come upon us sooner than we wist; But 'tis so much the better. (To Mardonio aside.) Shall we have time allow'd us for retirement, Before they lead me forth?

'Tis ever so allow'd.

Come then, I feel me stronger than I was: 'Twill soon be past; the work goes on apace. Your arm, I pray:—I know not how it is;