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OTHO THE GREAT.
It gives me pleasant hopes. Please you, walk forthUpon the terrace; the refreshing airWill blow one half of your sad doubts away.[Exeunt. 
Scene V.—A Banqueting Hall, brilliantly illuminated, and set forth with all costly magnificence, with Supper-tables, laden with services of Gold and Silver. A door in the back scene, guarded by two Soldiers. Lords, Ladies, Knights, Gentlemen, &c., whispering sadly, and ranging themselves; part entering and part discovered.
 1st Knight. Grievously are we tantalized, one and all; Sway'd here and there, commanded to and fro, As though we were the shadows of a sleep, And link'd to a dreaming fancy. What do we here?
 Gonfred. I am no seer; you know we must obey The prince from A to Z, though it should be To set the place in flames. I pray, hast heard Where the most wicked Princess is?
 1st Knight. There, sir,In the next room; have you remark'd those two Stout soldiers posted at the door?
 Gonfred.For what?[They whisper. 
 1st Lady. How ghast a train!
 2d Lady. Sure this should be some splendid burial.
 1st Lady. What fearful whispering! See, see,—Gersa there!
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