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Rosa; I pray thee, spare me of thy leisure Some precious moments: something would I say: Wilt thou now favour me?

Most willingly.

As yet thy mistress knows not of the letter Sent by Maclean, announcing his design Of paying to the Earl this sudden visit— This mockery of condolence?

No; the Earl Forbade me to inform her.

This is well;