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THE ROBBERS.

der-room, says the pirate, and blow all to hell—both friend and foe!

Francis.

(Goes to take down a pistol from the wall.) Here's treason—deliberate—

Herman.

(Draws out a large pistol from his pocket, and takes an aim.) Don't give yourself so much trouble—One's prepar'd for all events with you.

Francis.

(Lets fall his pistol, and throws himself back in a chair in great confusion.) Keep my secret—at least till—I—collect my thoughts.

Herman.

Yes—till you have hired a dozen assassins to seal my mouth for ever.—But heark'ee, (in his ear,) the secret is contained in a certain paper—which my heirs will open.

(Exit.

Francis.

(Alone.) What was that, Francis? Where was your courage? Your preference of mind, that

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