With a huge heavy weight of holy words
Laid on my head, that keeps me down from rising.
Osm. I'll read them backwards and release thy bonds.—
Mean time go in, [To Emmeline.
Prepare yourself, and ease my drudgery:
But if you will not fairly be enjoyed,
A little honest force is well employed. [Exit Osmond.
Em. Heaven be my guard, I have no other friend!
Heaven, ever present to thy suppliant's aid,
Protect and pity innocence betrayed!