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 are in danger that he will betray us one time or other.

Second Voice. Let us knock his brains out.

Third Voice. Let us give him his liberty.

Fourth Voice. Or sell him to a recruiting officer.

First voice. We will take thy advice, brother Rasch, and set him at liberty. If his master has saved his life, the servant may share the same fortune with him; but first the blockhead shall swear a terrible oath never to betray us, else I will break his rascally neck.

Many Voices. Well spoken, Captain, let us break the scoundrel's neck, if he refuses to swear.