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Although unwittingly, assistance lend. Make now amends for it, and curb thy spirit, While that the Earl with calmer judgment waits His time for action.

Beshrew me, but thy counsel strangely smacks Of cautious timid age! In faith, De Grey, But that I know thy noble nature well, I could believe thee

Peace, unruly spirit! Bold as thou art, methinks, with locks like these, Thy father still may say to thee, "Be silent!"

And be obey'd devoutly.—O forgive me! Those locks are to your brows a kingly fillet Of strong authority, to which my heart No rebel is, though rude may be my words. I ask not thee, De Grey, to pardon me. Resistance here with gentleness is join'd: Therefore I've loved thee, and have laid upon thee The hand of sure possession! claiming still