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 The daughter Bradburn means to make my favor The stepping-stone for Travis' liberty. Finely designed that plot! alas, too finely; Its meshes tear; my coarser woof is better, Whose iron threads and seams will last a life-time. [Enters Cos] The batteries are nigh ready. I have come To herald the advent of Colonel Bradburn, Who 'gainst thy order and express command Was on the point of entering his tent, When intercepted by thy aid-de-camp. How good my timely caution! But for that We should have lost the honor of his stay Among us, which shall now be guaranteed By bonds as fast as human art can make them.

Enters Bradburn, followed by Castrillon Well, Bradburn, back again at last; thy stay Was long enough to vouchsafe good success: When can we hold our entry in the fort? When you have slain the last of its defenders.