The house would be a burden dropping fear

To one by that old bloodshed sorely stung.[[449]]

How shall I count these things? As clear and true?

Or are they vague reports of woman's fears,

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That leap up high and die away to nought?

What can'st thou say that will my mind inform?

Chor. We heard, 'tis true; but go thou in and ask

Of these same strangers. Nought is found in words

Of messengers like asking, man from man.