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OTHO THE GREAT.
I play the prude: it is but venturing—Why should he be so earnest? Come, my friend,Let us to Friedburg castle.

ACT II.

Scene I.—An ante-chamber in the Castle.

Enter Ludolph and Sigifred Ludolph. No more advices, no more cautioning;I leave it all to fate—to anything!I cannot square my conduct to time, place,Or circumstance; to me 'tis all a mist!
 Sigifred. I say no more.
 Ludolph.It seems I am to wait,Here in the ante-room;—that may be a trifle.You see now how I dance attendance here,Without that tyrant temper, you so blame,Snapping the rein. You have medicin'd meWith good advices; and I here remain,In this most honorable ante-room,Your patient scholar.
 Sigifred.Do not wrong me, Prince.By Heavens, I'd rather kiss Duke Conrad's slipperWhen in the morning he doth yawn with pride,Than see you humbled but a half-degree!Truth is, the Emperor would fain dismissThe Nobles ere he sees you.
Enter Gonfred from the Council-room. Ludolph.Well, sir! what!
 Gonfred. Great honor to the prince! The Emperor
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