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OTHORIC (smiling).

Ay, thou remembered my name—I thank thee—

It pleases me to think thou'lt ne'er forget it.
Ask what thou wilt, and I will answer thee;
Bid me do what thou wilt, and I will do it,
Barring the hindrance of these chains.

RODRIGO.

Thanks to thee!

Then, whatsoe'er the sultan asks of thee,
Answer him truly. He will point his questions
Where his suspicion points.

OTHORIC.

I will obey.

MAHOMET (sternly).

Who hired thee, thou bold and hard-brow'd villain,

Such horrid deed to do?

OTHORIC.

I have been twice hir'd, mighty Mahomet,

To do fell deeds, in which I've lack'd performance.

MAHOMET.

And who first hired thee?

OTHORIC.

Thyself.