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167—188] If thou hast aught to say in converse with us, leave forbidden ground, and speak where 'tis lawful for all; but, till then, refrain.

. Daughter, to what counsel shall we incline?

. My father, we must conform us to the customs of the land, yielding, where 'tis meet, and hearkening.

. Then give me thy hand.

. 'Tis laid in thine.

. Strangers, oh let me not suffer wrong when I have trusted in you, and have passed from my refuge!

. Never, old man, never shall any one remove thee from this place of rest against thy will.

[ now begins to move forward.

. (pausing in his gradual advance). Further, then?

. Come still further.

. (having advanced another step). Further?

. Lead him onward, maiden, for thou understandest.

[A verse for, a verse for, and then another verse for , seem to have been lost here.]

* * * Come, follow me this way with thy dark steps, father, as I lead thee.

[Here has been lost a verse for .]

. A stranger in a strange land, ah, hapless one, incline thy heart to abhor that which the city holds in settled hate, and to reverence what she loves!

. Lead me thou, then, child, to a spot where I