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THE ROBBERS.

world; and if he is found, good night to you, Herman!—You may then make your obeisance, and humbly open the coach-door when he goes to church with her.

Herman.

I'll strangle him at the altar!

Francis.

His father will soon give up his estates to him, and live in retirement at his solitary castle.—Then that proud hot-headed blusterer will have the reins in his own hand,—and laugh his enemies to scorn;—and I, Herman, I who would make a man of you, and load you with riches,—I myself must make my humble obeisance at his door.—

Herman.

(Warmly.) No, as sure as my name is Herman, that shall never be! If there is a spark of invention in this head, that shall never be.

Francis.

Will you prevent it? You too, my dear Herman, must sink beneath his scourge.—He'll spit in your face when he meets you in the streets;—and woe be to you, if you but shrug a shoulder, or crook

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