The Magistrate.

Remove the woman! [Soldiers force her back.]

The Young Slave.

There, good mother, hush! [Soothingly.]

This deed the mountain’s self will yet avenge! [The other Slaves assent.]

The Friend.

[Steps forward.]

Pardon. A word I’d venture, by your leave! [To the Magistrate.]

The Townclerk.

Your name, young man?