Would bring Basilio’s force to succour them
Ere we had rescued him we come to rescue.
So softly, softly, softly, still—
A Soldier (discovering Fife). Hilloa!
Soldiers.
—— Hilloa! Here’s some one skulking—
—— Seize and gag him!
—— Stab him at once, say I: the only way
To make all sure.
—— Hold, every man of you!