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THE ROBBERS.
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Moor.

(With a voice of indignation.) Old man, no more! (In a calmer tone.) If his divinity thus stirs within the sinner's breast, is it for saints to quench that holy fire? Where could you now find words to express contrition or to sue forgiveness, if this day He should baptise for thee—a son?

O. Moor.

Are sons baptised in blood?

Moor.

What dost thou say? Is truth revealed by the tongue of despair?—Yes, old man, it is possible for Providence to baptise even with blood.—This day He has baptised for thee with blood.—Fearful and wonderful are His ways.—But in the end are tears of joy.

O. Moor.

Where shall those tears be shed?

Moor.

Upon thy Charles's heart! (Throws himself into his arms.)

O. Moor.

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