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He spoke to thee?

He did.

Was he alone?

He was; but, near at hand, Another stranger, noble as himself, And in like garb disguised, amongst the rocks I mark'd, though he advanced not.

Alas, alas, my brother! why is this? He spoke to thee, thou say'st—I mean my brother: What did he say?

He earnestly entreats To see you privately; and bids you say When this may be. Meantime, he lies conceal'd Where I may call him forth at your command.