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Brand.

Well?

Agnes.


[Takes a folded child's cap from her bosom.]

       See, <g>one</g> I thought to hide— One! Brand. The <g>cap</g>? Agnes. Yes, tear-bewet, Clammy with his mortal sweat, There in my beating bosom set! Brand. In thy idol-bonds abide. [Going.

Agnes.

Hold!

Brand.

      What wilt thou?

Agnes.

                      Thou dost know.

[Holds out the cap to him

Brand.


[Approaches and asks, without taking it.]


Gladly given?

Agnes.

              Gladly!

Brand.

                      So.
At the door she lingers yet. [Goes.