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SCENES from "POLITIAN."

(Voice loudly.) Say nay!—say nay!
Pol. (aside.) 'Tis strange!—'tis very strange—methought the
voice
Chimed in with my desires and bade me stay!
(approaching the window.)
Sweet voice! I heed thee, and will surely stay.
Now be this Fancy, by Heaven, or be it Fate,
Still will I not descend. Baldazzar, make
Apology unto the Duke for me;
I go not down to-night.
Bal. Your lordship's pleasure
Shall be attended to. Good night, Politian.

Pol. Good night, my friend, good night.