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THE PICCOLOMINI, OR THE
OCTAVIO. (with an air of mystery)
But, first, a word with you, Count Isolani.
But, first, a word with you, Count Isolani.
ISOLANI. (assuming the same air of mystery)
Will it explode, ha?—Is the Duke about
To make th' attempt? In I me, friend, you may place
Full confidence.—Nay, put me to the proof.
Will it explode, ha?—Is the Duke about
To make th' attempt? In I me, friend, you may place
Full confidence.—Nay, put me to the proof.
OCTAVIO.
That may happen.
That may happen.
ISOLANI.
Noble brother, I am
Not one of those men who in words are valiant,
And when it comes to action skulk away.
The Duke has acted towards me as a friend.
Gods knows it is so; and I owe him all———
He may rely on my fidelity.
Noble brother, I am
Not one of those men who in words are valiant,
And when it comes to action skulk away.
The Duke has acted towards me as a friend.
Gods knows it is so; and I owe him all———
He may rely on my fidelity.
OCTAVIO.
That will be seen hereafter.
That will be seen hereafter.
ISOLANI.
Be on your guard.
All think not as I think; and there are many
Who still hold with the Court—yes, and they say
That those stol'n signatures bind them to nothing.
Be on your guard.
All think not as I think; and there are many
Who still hold with the Court—yes, and they say
That those stol'n signatures bind them to nothing.
OCTAVIO.
I am rejoic'd to hear it.
I am rejoic'd to hear it.
ISOLANI.
You rejoice!
You rejoice!
OCTAVIO.
That the Emperor has yet such gallant servants
And loving friends.
That the Emperor has yet such gallant servants
And loving friends.
ISOLANI.
