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We nice distinctions make.—I had an uncle,
Who once upon a time——

COUNT ZATERLOO.

I hope, good Bernard,

Thy story will be shorter than thy suit.

(Rayner, who has been sitting in gloomy thoughtfulness, without attending to any thing around him, whilst Zaterloo has been keeping an eye of observation on him, now rises up in great agitation to go away.)

COUNT ZATERLOO.

What is the matter, Rayner?

RAYNER.

I am difturb'd—I know not how I am—

Let me take leave, I pray you.

COUNT ZATERLOO.

Thou shalt not quit us thus. What is the matter?

RAYNER.

Question me not: my thoughts are all confus'd:

There is a strong temptation fasten'd on me.
I am not well.

COUNT ZATERLOO (aside to Bernard).

Ay, now it works upon him:

This will do———
(Aloud and preventing Rayner from going.)
If thou'rt unwell, art thou not with thy friends?