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Had I wish'd more than this, Justiniani, I had sent other ministers. Heav'n bless your efforts, brave ambassadors, And make you wise as brave! If we succeed not, As much I fear, it is my earnest wish, Ere the grand push that shall our fate decide, To meet you all in blessed charity, And join with you, perhaps, in the last rites Of christian worship that within our walls Shall e'er be celebrated.

Your wish shall be fulfill'd: we all desire it.

I thank you. In an hour hence be prepar'd To set out for the sultan's camp. So, brothers, Good day, and all good favour. (Exeunt all but Constantine and Othus,

Wilt thou go also, Othus?

Not if your highness does command my stay.