[Nor signed and sealed in folds of byblos-rolls;]

Thou hear'st them clearly from a tongue that speaks

With full, free speech. Away, away, I say:

And with all speed from out my presence haste.

Her. It is thy will then a rash war to wage:

May strength and victory on our males attend!

[Exit

King. Nay, thou shall find the dwellers of this land

Are also males, and drink not draughts of ale

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