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HELEN.

He spoke to thee?

MORTON.

He did.

HELEN.

Was he alone?

MORTON.

He was; but, near at hand,

Another stranger, noble as himself,
And in like garb disguised, amongst the rocks
I mark'd, though he advanced not.

HELEN.

Alas, alas, my brother! why is this?

He spoke to thee, thou say'st—I mean my brother:
What did he say?

MORTON.

He earnestly entreats

To see you privately; and bids you say
When this may be. Meantime, he lies conceal'd
Where I may call him forth at your command.