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CONSTANTINE.

Had I wish'd more than this, Justiniani,

I had sent other ministers.——
Heav'n bless your efforts, brave ambassadors,
And make you wise as brave!
If we succeed not,
As much I fear, it is my earnest wish,
Ere the grand push that shall our fate decide,
To meet you all in blessed charity,
And join with you, perhaps, in the last rites
Of christian worship that within our walls
Shall e'er be celebrated.

OTHUS.

Your wish shall be fulfill'd: we all desire it.

CONSTANTINE.

I thank you. In an hour hence be prepar'd

To set out for the sultan's camp. So, brothers,
Good day, and all good favour.
(Exeunt all but Constantine and Othus,

CONSTANTINE (to Othus as he is about to go after the others).

Wilt thou go also, Othus?

OTHUS.

Not if your highness does command my stay.