For which the swarthy dæmons envy me.

Mer. Thy business here?

Phil. To shun the Saxon wizard's dire commands,

Osmond, the awfullest name, next thine, below.

'Cause I refused to hurl a noisome fog

On christened heads, the hue and cry of hell

Is raised against me, for a fugitive sprite.

Mer. Osmond shall know, a greater power protects thee.

But follow thou the whispers of thy soul,

That draw thee nearer heaven;