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In truth, his is a blameless soul.

Peter, you shall watch beside me until the King or the Duke shall come. Leave us, meanwhile, ye others, but be at hand.

[All except go out on the right.

[After a short pause.] Peter!

[Approaches.] My lord?

Hast ever seen old men die?

No.

They are all afeard; that I dare swear. There on the table lies a large letter with seals to it; give it to me. [ brings the letter.] 'Tis to your mother.

To my mother?

You must get you northward with it to Halogaland. I have written to her touching a great and weighty matter; tidings have come from your father.

He is fighting as a soldier of God in the Holy