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be seen at least this one day. What a great pity, to live in his kingdom and yet not to have seen him for a single day!

Second Citizen

If you only knew the real meaning of all this mystery! I could tell you if you would keep a secret.

First Citizen

My dear fellow, we both live in the same quarter of the town, but have you ever known me letting out any man's secret? Of course, that matter of your brother's finding a hidden fortune while digging for a well—well, you know well enough why I had to give it out. You know all the facts.

Second Citizen

Of course I know. And it is because I know that I ask, could you keep a