with your affairs. Gilbert, watch your house tonight.
Gilbert.What do you mean?
The Man.Another word. Do not go to your work. Remain in the neighbourhood of this house. Watch. I am neither your friend nor your enemy,but I give you this counsel. Now, in order not to injure yourself, leave me. Go in this direction, and come if you hear me call for help.
Gilbert.What does this mean?
[Exit slowly.
The Man.The affair is well arrranged so. I needed some one young and strong who can bear me aid, if it is needful. This Gilbert is what I required.—Methinks I hear the plash of oars and the notes of a guitar, on the river.—Yes.
[He goes to the parapet.
[A voice is heard singing in the distance, accompanied by the guitar.
The Voice [singing.
When thou dost sing, beloved,
At eve, in my embrace,
Dost hear my thought replying,
Appealing to thy grace?
Thy low sweet voice recalleth
Life's brightest, happiest day—
Sing, my beloved
For ever and for aye!
The Man.It is my man.
