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The very children too—mine eyes have seen it— In crowds they come

Take breath, and tell thy tale Distinctly. From what quarter comest thou?

I'm from the east.

I come to tell your highness that the city Is in commotion; ev'n with flesh-forks arm'd, And all the implements of glutt'nous sloth, The people pour along in bawling crowds, Calling out, "bread," and "Mah'met," and "surrender," Towards the royal palace.

And whence art thou?

I'm from the western quarter.