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THE DREAM: A TRAGEDY.


2d Ser. Aye, in their late Prior's time they lived like lords themselves; and they are not very humble at present.—But there's light from the postern: here they come.

Enter Benedict, Leonora disguised like a Monk, and Agnes with a Peasant's cloak thrown over her.

Leo. (speaking as she enters.) It is well thought of, good Benedict. Go thou before me to gain brother Baldwin, in the first place; and I'll wait without on the spot we have agreed upon, until I hear the signal.

Ben. Thou comprehendest me completely, Brother; so God speed us both!
(To 1st Ser.)
Torch-man, go thou with me. This is the right path, I trust?

1st Ser. Fear not, Father; I know it. well.

[Exit Ben. and 1st Ser.

Leo. (to Agnes, while she waves her hand to 2d Servant to retire to a greater distance.)
After I am admitted to the monastery, fail not to wait for me at the mouth of the secret passage.

Ag. Fear not: Benedict has described it so minutely, I cannot fail to discover it.

Leo. What steps are those behind us? Some body following us from the castle?

Enter 3d Servant in haste.

3d Ser. There are travellers arrived at the gate, and desire to be admitted for the night.