Petrucci Cardinal Cardinal I beseech your Grace To listen to their grievances. Duke [sitting on his throne] Duke Ay! the peaches Are not so big this year as they were last. I crave your pardon, my lord Cardinal, I thought you spake of peaches. [A cheer from the people.] What is that? Guido [rushes to the window] Guido The Duchess has gone forth into the square, And stands between the people and the guard, And will not let them shoot. Duke Duke The devil take her! Guido [still at the window] Guido And followed by a dozen of the citizens Has come into the Palace. Duke [starting up] Duke
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