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For in thy power acceptance or rejection Is freely put, lift up thine eyes and say, What see'st thou yonder.

''Ethw. (starting.)'' Ha! e'en the inward vision of my soul, In actual form pourtray'd! (his eyes bright'ning wonderfully.) Say'st thou it shall be mine?

Arch Sist. As thou shalt chuse.

Ethw. I ask of thee no more. So soon extinguish'd? Hath this too a meaning? It says, perhaps, my greatness shall be short.

Arch Sist. I speak to thee no further than I may, Therefore be satisfied.

Ethw. And I am satisfied. Dread mystic maid, Receive my thanks.

Arch Sist. Nay, Ethwald, our commission ends not here, Stay, and behold, what follows. Ethw. What horrid sounds are these?