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That thou before this temple might'st draw nigh.

This was not in my thought:—now who is this?

He bringeth tidings. Thy son's son is here.

Hail also thou for this thine heralding! 660
But wherefore absent, if he hath set foot
In this land?—where?—what hap hath hindered him
From coming with thee to make glad mine heart?

The host he hath brought he camps, and marshals it.

Such matter appertaineth not to me. [Turns to go.] 665

Now nay—though my part be to enquire thereof.

What wouldst thou know concerning things achieved?

How great a host of allies hath he brought?

Many: their tale I cannot tell save thus.