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THE ROBBERS.

made me for the first time truly proud.—Give orders how, and when, and where, thy friend shall strike.

Moor.

The precious minutes are already number'd.—Thou must be speedy. Choose out the worthiest of the band, and lead them straight to yonder castle.—Seize him, were he asleep.—Drag him from out his bed, though he lie couch'd in pleasure's lap.—Lay hold of him at table, while, like the swine, he gorges.—Tear him from the altar, though on his knees before the crucifix.—But hear what I most solemnly command: Bring him to me alive! This hand shall hew that man in pieces, and feed the famish'd vultures with his limbs, who dares to wound his kin, or rob him of a single hair.—I must have him all entire.—Bring him to me alive, bring him entire, and millions shall be your reward.——I'll plunder kings, I'll set my life at nought, to earn for thee a glorious recompence. Thou hast my purpose—haste thee to accomplish it!

Switzer.

It is enough! here take my hand upon it! Captain, you shall see two of us—or none.

Come,

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