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It hath a horrid sound; pray thee, good captain,
Remember 'tis a band of gentlemen
Thou dost command, and let such gentle phrase
Fall from thy tongue as gentle ears may suit.
(Omnes laughing loud at Sebastian.)

COUNT ZATERLOO.

Hush! Rayner is at hand, I hear his steps.

Enter Rayner.

I give you welcome, Rayner, with my heart:

These are my friends, of whom I well might boast;
But that it seems like boasting of myself.
Here, take your place, and join our fellowship.
There is but little need of ceremony
With those whom like misfortunes bring together.

RAYNER.

I take my seat, honour'd in such a place;

And so far to misfortune am indebted,
Which has procur'd it for me.(Sits down.)

BERNARD (drinking to Rayner).

This do I fill to future fellowship:

To that which makes, at fortune's lowest ebb,
A few brave men united, mock the world
And all its good-boy rules; enabling them
Boldly to seize their portion of life's feast,
Which griping av'rice or unjust oppression
Would from them snatch, whilst with insulting scorn
It mocks their poverty and patient want.