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Castelvines y Monteses.
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Anselmo. Although my heart be heavy as a stone,
I'll aid thee, though I face a thousand deaths.

Marin. Am I not most rashly brave? I'll live
And die with thee, my lord, my aid I'll give.

Roselo. Counting such loving help as this,
Mischances may assail; yet hoping bliss
I count mischances naught,
So little does our prudence weigh
When love the balance trims.
Julia, I swear that thou shalt be mine own,
My truly wedded love, my gentle wife;
And happy then that day will be

When I may live and die for thee. [Exuent.



Scene IV.An Orchard.

Enter Otavio, Celia, and Julia.

Otavio. I understand thee not.

Julia. Nor know I thine intent.

Otavio. Sweet coz, at your command
I'm here.

Julia. Here, how, why?

Otavio. If thou did'st not count upon my coming
Why wand'ring 'neath the stars?

Julia. I came here for no purpose that I know
Save this, to show mine anger if thou cam'st.

Otavio. Thy mem'ry fails, for at the ball,