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SCENE III.

LIVINGSTON and CRICHTON advance.
Livingston.
They come to triumph in their Sov'reign's love,
To blast our credit, and commend our foes.

Chancellor.
How brave the spirit of the gallant Douglases!
A gen'rous pair! How sage Lord Fleming's counsels!

Livingston.
The crisis of our fate approaches nigh;
We must resolve; that they or we shall fall.

Chancellor.
My dulness to thy penetration yields.

Livingston.
But this so potent train—

Chancellor.
May be remov'd.

Livingston.
How?

Chancellor.
Let my dear son enjoy Lord Douglas' land.

Livingston.
He shall.

Chancellor.
This way, and listen to my purpose

[Exeunt.