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THE OUTLAW.


ACT. I.

SCENE I.—Dungeon.

Helvitio chained.

Enter Jailor.

Jailor. Six thousand marks, good master robber, I think thou said'st, this morning?
Helvitio, Six thousand marks, old fellow; are they not a goodly ransom for these rusty chains?
Jail, Aye! but, my head! My head it sitteth now most firmly on my shoulders. Should'st thou escape, might I not tremble for it?
Hel, And should I not?—Six thousand marks die with me.