There’s none with me, I swear it—now, deny
This if you can!”—
“That, surely, cannot I;
Nay, I believe you, and, as no such deed
Is found with you, this surely will succeed!”—
He said, and from his pocket slowly drew }
Of the first testament a copy true, }
And held it spread abroad, that he might see it too. }
“Read, and be sure; your parent’s pleasure see—
Then leave this mansion and these lands to me.” 150