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RAYNER:

meekness and humility for these seven years past; but the humble shall be exalted at last, and I shall have better work to do, by and by, God willing. Let us have no more contention about it.—Who's there? (observing Jailor and Clown.) Ay, Jailor, do thou go and kick up the black prince, he is snoring in some corner near us, and send him for some brandy.
(Jailor coming forward, with the Clown creeping after him, half afraid.)

JAILOR.

The black prince is no where to be found; he has not been seen since the cells were locked.

SECOND EXECUTIONER.

Go fetch us some liquor thyself then.

FIRST EXECUTIONER.

But who is this sneaking behind thee, and afraid to show his face?

JAILOR.

Only a poor countryman, a friend of mine, who wanted to look at you as you past.

FIRST EXECUTIONER.

Yes, yes, every body has a curiosity to look at extraordinary persons. (to Clown.) Come forward man, and don't be afraid. Did'st thou ever be-