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SCENE III.
PALÆSTRIO and PLEUSIDES.Pal.
Now heark me, Pleusides.
Pleu.
I'm all obedience.
Pal.
Mind you,—when the captain
Comes home, be sure remember not to call
Philocomasium by her name.
Pleu.
What then?
Pal.
Why, Glycera.
Pleu.
Oh, the same we late agreed on.
Pal.
No more:—begone now.
Pleu.
I'll remember,—but,
I pray you, for what purpose is this caution?
Pal.
I'll tell you, when occasion shall require;—
Mean time be quiet.—As He acts his part,
You on your side be mindful of your cue.
Pleu.
I'll in then.
Pal.
See, you follow your instructions.
[Pleusides goes in.
Pal.
What turmoils I create! what mighty engines
I set to work!—Now shall I carry off
Our captain's lady, if my band of soldiery
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Hola,—Sceledrus,—if you are not busy,
Step here.—Palæstrio calls you.—Hoa—
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