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SECOND DOMESTIC.

With whom has he been fighting for such prize?

MESSENGER.

Fy, fy! despatch and make such preparation

As may be fitting for a bride's reception:
There is no time for telling stories now.
Despatch, I say; do ye not hear them nearer?
They are not many furlongs from the gate.
[Exeunt in haste, different ways.

SCENE II.

The Hall or principal Room of the Castle.

Enter Samarkoon leading in a Lady covered with a veil, and followed by two Female Attendants; then a band of Musicians and a train of armed Men, with Ehleypoolie and several of his Soldiers as prisoners. A Nuptial Chaunt or Song is struck up.

SONG.

Open wide the frontal gate,
The lady comes in bridal state;
Than wafted spices sweeter far,
Brighter than the morning star;