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Take these two men, Petronius and his friend, And thro' the city to our outmost post Conduct them safely: there, in perfect liberty, Permit them to depart wherever they list. And utter not a word.—Go thou, Rodrigo, And with the gentle Ella in thy hand, Conduct them to the palace gate. Hence quickly!

Nay, let Petronius go: I will remain, And with the meanest soldier on your walls Spend my last blood, if a true penitent

Well, be it as thou wilt: but hence and leave me!

Did I not tell thee he was safe, my Ella? Ha! here she comes! alas! how shall I now