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 Second Voice. By holy Peter! they shall not escape.

Many voices. They shall not, they shall not.

Third Voice. I wonder where our greybeard may stay so long, I have not seen his holy face since our last fun.

Fourth Voice. Take my word, brother, he sits by the fire side and chaunts penitential hymns. The fellow is of no farther use to our community, we must send him to the devil.

First Voice. Let him alone, my boys, he has rendered us many good services, has saved many of our brave companions from the hangman's ruthless fangs; don't grudge him a little rest, he will soon return and bring us joyful tidings.