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SCENE THE FIFTH.

Jonathan, Saul, Michal.
Mi.
Stop, oh stop,
Beloved father!

Jon.
I beseech thee stop.

Sa.
Who thus restrains me? Who presumes to do it? ...
Where is my sword? Restore my sword at once ...

Jon.
Do thou retire with us, beloved father:
I shall not suffer thee to advance a step.
Behold, thy children now are all alone:
Return with us to thy pavilion; now
Thou needest quietness. Ah come! ... Refrain
From causeless rage; thy children stand around thee.

Mi.
And they shall never, never quit thy presence.