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SCENE II.

Joan's Chamber.
Mr. Cole and Joan of Hedington.
Pind.
solus.]
I'll do it, and yet methinks my Heart relents.
Why should I murder her that never hurt me?
Not me indeed, but sure my Friend is me,
And since this Joan has dar'd to be so bold
To injure Cole, she must have injur'd Pindar.
Hence then Compassion, and all tender Thoughts,
For Mother Harris soon shall be reveng'd,
And by this Hand of mine.
Enter Joan.
My Dear, come sit down upon the Bed little Joany.

[As she is going to sit down he tosses the Noose of the Rope over her Head.
Joan Hedington.
What's this for?

Mr. Cole.
No hurt, little Joan! no hurt!
[He pulls the Noose, and ties her up to the Beam.
'Tis done, and now I'll instantly to Cole,
And bring him joyful News of his Revenge.

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