The Hunchback by James Sheridan Knowles
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Julia. That follows not! Helen. What follows not? Julia. That I Should break my heart, because we go to town. Helen. Indeed?--Oh, that's another matter. Well, I'd e'en advise thee then to do his will; And, ever after, when I prophesy, Believe me, Julia! [They retire. MASTER WALTER comes forward.] [Enter FATHOM.] Fath. So please you, sir, a letter,--a post-haste letter! The bearer on horseback, the horse in a foam--smoking like a boiler at the heat--be sure a posthaste letter! Wal. Look to the horse and rider. [Opens the letter and reads.] What's this? A testament addressed to me, Found in his lordship's escritoire, and thence Directed to be taken by no hand But mine. My presence instantly required. |
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