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Re-enter Orsabrin

Orsabrin. I have drill'd my gentleman. I have made as many
Holes in him as would sink a ship royal
In sight of the haven. How now?

[Samorat upon his knee

'Sfoot,70
Yonder's another going that way too:
Now have I forgot of which side I'm on!
No matter:
I'll help the weakest: there's some justice in that.

Philatel. The villain sure has slain my brother.75
If I have any friends above, guide now
My hand unto his heart!

[Orsabrin puts it by; runs at him. Samorat steps in

Samorat. Hold, noble youth; destroy me not with kindness!
Men will say he could have kill'd me; and that
In justice should not be. For honour's sake,80
Leave us together.

Orsabrin. 'Tis not my business, fighting![Puts up
Th' employment's yours, sir. If you need me,
I am within your call.[Exit

Samorat. The gods reward thee!
Now, Philatel, thy worst!85

[They fight again, and close; Samorat forces his sword

Re-enter Orsabrin

Orsabrin. Hell and the furies are broke loose upon us!
Shift for yourself, sir.

[Fly into the woods several ways, pursued by thieves in devils' habits

Re-enter Torcular, weak with bleeding

Torcular. It will not be—my body is a jade:
I feel it tire and languish under me.
Those thoughts came to my soul, like screech-owls to90
A sick man's window.

Enter Thieves back again

Thieves. Here, here!

Torcular. O, I am fetch'd away alive!

[They bind him and carry him away. Exeunt