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64 Take me back to my father! He will bless you!

Reward you—

Nay, your own lips must do that.

Oh, they shall bless you too, sir—

To be blessed

With that sweet mouth were well, yet scarce enough.

Oh, sir, we waste time! Set what price you will

On the great service, I am sure my father

Will pay you.

If we 're to discuss your ransom

'T were fairest we should do it with closed doors;

The terms can scarce be settled till you know

Your prison, jailer, in what risk you stand.

First, for your prison,—Know you where you are?

No.

In the Duke Manfredi's palace. Next,

Know you your jailer?

Who?

Manfredi's self.