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CXVII.
Ber.Celmond! ye saints! I hope thou hast good news.
Cel.
The hope is lost; for heavy news prepare.
Ber.
Is Ælla well?
Cel.
He is; and still may use
The hidden blessings of a future year.
Ber.
What heavy tidings then have I to fear?
Of what mischance didst thou so lately say?
Cel.
For heavy tidings quickly now prepare;
Ælla sore wounded is, in bickerous fray;
In Wedëcester's wallèd town he lies.
Ber.
Alas! my swelling breast!
Cel.
Without your sight, he dies.
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