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RAYNER.

Yes, in great mercy, for the which I'd bow

In truer thankfulness, my good Mardonio,
Ev'n with these fears of nature on my mind,
Than for the blessing of my spared life,
Were it now proffer'd me.

(They retire into the obscurity of the dungeon, at the bottom of the stage, and the Scene closes on them.)

SCENE II. A small apartment in a solitary cottage in the country: Enter Count Zaterloo, supported by an attendant and followed by the Countess in the disguise of a Pilgrim; both of them wearing masks. She places a pillow for his head on a couch or sick chair, and he is placed upon it, apparently with pain.

COUNTESS ZATERLOO (to Attendant).

There, set him gently down; this will support him,

(To Count Zaterloo.) How art thou now? I fear thou'rt very faint

After so long a journey.

(To Attendant.) We have no farther need of thine assistance:

Thou wilt retire, but be upon the watch.

(Exit Attendant.

COUNT ZATERLOO (unmasking).

Now, charming Mira, lay disguise aside;