A coward born, and life has bred me such.

Hark! Albemarle is coming! Lock the door!

[Runs to the table and takes up the box]

Look—in this box—my lover's letters—see!

I have the key. I'll give it to the devil,

And Albemarle may look for it in hell.

O, I am dying! Hide them for me, priest.

My letters from my king. I'll burn them all.

Nay, nay, sweet, pretty words, lie down with me.

Together we'll grow cold. Ye'd fire enough,