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4 Because He importun'd me to remain behind.

And you?—You hold out firmly? Noble Butler!

After the obligation which the Duke Had laid so newly on me

I had forgotten A pleasant duty—, I wish you joy!

What, you mean, of his regiment? I hear, too, that, to make the gift still sweeter, The Duke has given him the very same In which he first saw service, and since then, Work'd himself, step by step, thro' each preferment From the ranks upwards. And verily, it gives A precedent of hope, a spur of action To the whole corps, if once in their remembrance An old deserving soldier makes his way.

I am perplexed and doubtful, whether or no I dare accept this your congratulation. The Emperor has not yet confirm'd th' appointment.