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The House of Rimmon - A Drama in Four Acts by Henry Van Dyke
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Than all the kings on earth can speak. How far
Is Dothan?

SOLDIER:
Lady, 'tis but three hours' ride
Along the valley northward.

RUAHMAH:
Near! so near?
I had not thought to end my task so soon!
Prepare yourselves with speed to take the road.
I will awake my lord.

[_Exeunt all but SABALLIDIN and RUAHMAH. She goes toward the tent._]

SABALLIDIN;
Ruahmah, stay! [_She turns back._]
I've been your servant in this doubtful quest,
Obedient, faithful, loyal to your will,--
What have I earned by this?

RUAHMAH:
The gratitude
Of him we both desire to serve: your friend,--
My master and my lord.

SABALLIDIN:
No more than this?

RUAHMAH:
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