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Sec. Th. Ay, so I would, but it o'ercometh me. E'en this same night, in my far distant home Fires shall blaze on my towers, to guide my steps Thro' woody dells which I shall pass no more. E'en on this night I promis'd to return.

First Th. Yet bear it up, and do not dash us thus; We have all pleasant homes as well as thou, To which I fear we shall no more return.

What didst thou look at yonder? Where is Ethelbert?

Third Th. Within yon deep recess, upon his knees; Just now I saw him, and I turn'd aside, Knowing the modest nature of his worship. But see he comes, and on his noble front A smiling calmness rests, like one whose mind Hath high communion held with blessed souls.

''Her. (to'' Eth.) Where hast thou been, brave Ethelbert? Ah! now Full well I see! thy countenance declares. Didst thou remember us? A good man's prayers Will from the deepest dungeon climb heaven's height, And bring a blessing down.

Eth. Ye are all men, who with undaunted hearts. Most nobly have contended for the right;