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 To descant on my strength, and give thy verdit? Come nearer, part not hence so slight inform'd; But take good heed my hand survey not thee.
 * Har.O Baal-zebub! can my ears unus'd

Hear these dishonours, and not render death?
 * Sam.No man with-holds thee, nothing from thy hand

Fear I incurable; bring up thy van, My heels are fetter'd, but my fist is free.
 * Har.This insolence other kind of answer fits.
 * Sams.Go baffl'd coward, lest I run upon thee,

Though in these chains, bulk without spirit vast, And with one buffet lay thy structure low, Or swing thee in the Air, then dash thee down To the hazard of thy brains and shatter'd sides.
 * Har.By Astaroth e're long thou shalt lament

These braveries in Irons loaden on thee.
 * Chor.His Giantship is gone somewhat crest-fall'n,

Stalking with less unconsci'nable strides, And lower looks, but in a sultrie chafe. Rh