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and wait at that door there, which is the only one that opens to the staircase, and I'll send the young lady to you immediately. You told her our plan?

Yes, I returned to the window, and told her.

I have procured a trusty lad to drive in my place, and you'll find every thing as you ordered it.

I thank you, my good fellow: I'll make your fortune for this.

I know your honour is a noble minded gentleman. (Exit Worshipton.

Yes, yes, she smells it now: I hear her stirring, (Bawling very loud.) Fire! fire! fire! The house is on fire! Fire! fire! fire!

Mercy on us! how strong I smell it here! Where are all the servants? Call every body up. (Exit Hannah by the staircase door.) Is that the way out? Stay, Hannah, and take me with you.