Bir. I know not. I dispatch'd young Harcourt to him,

Elw. O when shall I be eas'd of all my cares,

Bir. Be calm;

Elw. Ah, then, indeed there's danger!

Bir. Should Percy once again entreat to see thee,

Elw. Birtha, no;

Bir. If he remains,

Elw. Then tell him, Birtha,

Per. I will be heard; nay, fly not; I will speak;

Elw. Percy, I charge thee, leave me.

Per. Tyrant, no:

Elw. That danger's past:

Per. Unkind Elwina, never!

Elw. Letter! what letter?

Per. That I sent by Harcourt.

Elw. Which I have ne'er receiv'd. Douglas perhaps—

Bir. Harcourt, t' elude his watchfulness,

Elw. Grant heaven it prove so!

Per. Hear me, Elwina; the most savage honour

Elw. It bids me fly thee.

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