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Has been secreted in the wood. I've seen him;
And the dark form that crossed my light ev'n now
I could be sworn is he.

DIEGO.

It is not likely that the murderer

Should be so near the slain. He would, methinks,
Run from the spot forthwith.

CARLOS.

True, nevertheless

A mind distracted in a wood so tangled
Might run and make no way. (To Servants.) Go ye forth;
I will myself assist your search. But, first.

We'll fetch our weapons. Ha! what noise is that? (Noise without.) 'Tis voices at the gate.

FIRST SERVANT.

It is the body.

(Voice calling from the outer court.) Ho, there! Who watch within? Lend us your aid.
We know not where to bear it.

OMNES.

It is the body.

[Exeunt, running eagerly through the gateway.

Enter Mencia below, who has appeared before listening in the corridor.

MENCIA.

He will be found and seiz'd: they'll have no mercy.