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Ha, Rayner! how is't with thee? thou look'st wildly. (To Landlord.) Speak to me, friend: he heeds not what I say: Has any new misfortune happen'd to him?

I fear there has, sir.

Rouse thee up, brave Rayner, A friend is come to thee.

Ha, is it thee? Com'st thou upon me now, my tempter? now, Ev'n in my very moment of distraction? Thou know'st thy time: some fiend has whisper'd to thee. Ay, ay! say what thou wilt.

Thou'rt surely mad; I came not, on my word, To say aught to thee which an honest ear Might not receive; nor will I even speak, Since it so moves thee