Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. by Revised by Alexander Leighton
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_and_ HENRY, _and unbinds their fetters_.
_Friar_.--In chains as criminals! Ye are free, but speak not. _Richard_.--Here, holy father, let me kneel to thank thee. _Henry_.--And let me hear but my deliverer's name, That my first prayer may waft it to the skies. _Friar_.--Kneel not, nor thank me here. There's need of neither; But be ye silent, for the ground has ears; Nor let it hear your footsteps. _[He approaches the fire; kindles a torch and fires the camp_. _Henry_.--Behold, my brother, he has fired the camp! Already see the flames ascend around him. _Friar_.--Now! now, my country! here thou art avenged! Fly with me to the beach! pursuit is vain! Thou, Heaven, hast heard me! thou art merciful! _[Exit_. SCENE X.--_Apartment in_ SETON'S _House_. _Sir Alex_.--Oh, what is honour to a father's heart? |
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