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THE ROBBERS.
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Daniel.

'Tis what I always told you—but you mock'd at prayer.—And now, behold, Sir, when you are in trouble—when the flood overwhelms your soul———

Switzer's voice is heard in the court of the castle. Storm—break down the gates.—Yonder is a light!—they must be there!——

Francis.

(On his knees.) Hear my prayer, O God of heaven! It is the first.——Hear me, O God of heaven!

Switzer.

(Still in the court.) Strike them down, my lads.—It is the devil come from hell to seize him.—Where's Blackman with his troop? Surround the castle, Grimm!—Run! storm the ramparts.

Grimm.

Here! bring the firebrands!—Watch where he comes down:—We'll smoke him out!

Francis.

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