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SECOND CROWD.

It is like the cry of a great multitude when they look upon something that is terrible.

FIRST CROWD.

Then the stroke is given, and it is all over now.

(Hardibrand turns hastily away, and rushes to the other end of the stage, whilst Richard gives a heavy groan, and still remains motionless. A shout is heard without.)

HARDIBRAND (returning furiously from the bottom of the stage).

More of that horrible din!—

May they bring down the welkin on their heads!

SECOND CROWD (to First Crowd).

What art thou looking at now?

FIRST CROWD.

Nay, there is nothing to look at now: the platform is down, and the crowd is returning home again.

Enter Ohio, running across the stage.

OHIO.

I've done it! I've done it! I've done it!(Exit.

Enter a Messenger in great haste, followed by a Civil Officer.

FIRST CROWD.

Where are you running to so fast?