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 Comes on amain, speed in his look. By his habit I discern him now A Public Officer, and now at hand. His message will be short and voluble.
 * Off.Ebrews, the Pris'ner Samson here I seek.

Chor.His manacles remark him, there he sits.
 * Off.Samson, to thee our Lords thus bid me say;

This day to Dagon is a solemn Feast, With Sacrifices, Triumph, Pomp, and Games; Thy strength they know surpassing human , And now some public proof thereof require To honour this great Feast, and great Assembly; Rise therefore with all speed and come along, Where I will see thee heartn'd and fresh clad To appear as fits before th' illustrious Lords. Sam.Thou knowst I am an Ebrew, therefore tell them, Our Law forbids at thir Religious Rites My presence; for that cause I cannot come.
 * Off.This answer, be assur'd, will not content them.

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