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What dost thou then decide—to come with me?

Yea, were it lawful—but ’tis rather here—

What wouldst thou here? I shall not thwart thy wish.

Here shall I vanquish those who cast me forth.

Then were thy presence here a boon indeed.

Such shall it prove, if thou fulfil’st thy pledge.

Fear not for me; I shall not play thee false.

No need to back thy promise with an oath.

An oath would be no surer than my word.

How wilt thou act then?

What is it thou fear’st?

My foes will come—

Our friends will look to that.

But if thou leave me?

Teach me not my duty. 211