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Rh Hist! hist! it comes again! Voice"Is it so strong (more loudly.) As for to leave me thus Who hath loved thee so long In wealth and wo among? And is thy heart so strong As for to leave me thus? Say nay—say nay!" Bal. 'Tis hushed and all is still! Pol. All is not still. Bal. Let us go down. Pol. Go down, Baldazzar, go! Bal. The hour is growing late—the Duke awaits us— Thy presence is expected in the hall Below. What ails thee, Earl Politian? Voice"Who hath loved thee so long, (distinctly.)In wealth and wo among, And is thy heart so strong? Say nay—say nay!" Bal. Let us descend!—'tis time. Politian, give These fancies to the wind. Remember, pray, Your bearing lately savoured much of rudeness Unto the Duke. Arouse thee! and remember! Pol. Remember? I do. Lead on! I do remember. (going.) Let us descend. Believe me I would give, Freely would give the broad lands of my earldom To look upon the face hidden by yon lattice— "To gaze upon that veiled face, and hear Once more that silent tongue." Bal. Let me beg you, sir, Descend with me—the Duke may be offended. Let us go down, I pray you.