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THE STRIPLING: A TRAGEDY.
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But art thou sure the chariot is not ordered afterwards?

BRUTON.

You would fain have the poor fellow to assist you in deceiving yourself.—Or did you not hear, Morgan, that it is suspected she will come round in her chair by Chelsea, on her way from the prison?

MORGAN.

No, Sir; I heard little of her intentions, they were all so taken up, before I came away, about young master.

ROBINAIR.

And what of him? What has he been doing?

MORGAN.

After spending a long time in the closet where Mr. Arden keeps his arms, he has left the house without speaking to any one, and unseen by any body; and all the servants, particularly Humphry, are in a terrible quandary about him; for he had not returned when I came away, and they fear some mischief has befallen him.

ROBINAIR.

Much disturbance about nothing, talking fools! They like to be frightened about something: it is an occupation for them, and does not hinder them from eating their supper.