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SCENE IV.
Enter Varus.Varus.
Cæsar, in vain I've sought to find the traitor.
Val.
Where can he lie conceal'd?
Varus.
Not all our care
Discovers his retreat.
Val.
And must I still
Remain uncertain thus? Whom shall I trust?
Whom shall I fear? When was there ever known
A state more curs'd than mine?
Max.
Compose your thoughts:
The assassin's failing in the stroke design'd,
Must baffle all the secret traitor's schemes.
I'll seek Æmilius, and with zealous care
Watch o'er your safety. Let us still remember,
The ruffian that assail'd your life is known,
And him meanwhile we may at least secure.
Val.
Assist me, friend, I place my hopes in thee.
In thee a spouse and prince confide,
While fears and doubts my soul divide,
To thee I trust my life and love.
Then, friend, thy faithful aid prepare,
And thou, dear object of my care,
For ever constant prove.
While fears and doubts my soul divide,
To thee I trust my life and love.
Then, friend, thy faithful aid prepare,
And thou, dear object of my care,
For ever constant prove.
[Exit.
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