But I am labouring

For some that shall be born in the nick o’ time,

And find sweet nurture, that they may have voices,

Even in anger, like the strings of harps;

And how could they be born to majesty

If I had never made the golden cradle?

YOUNGEST PUPIL.
[Throwing himself at SEANCHAN’S feet.]

Why did you take me from my father’s fields?

If you would leave me now, what shall I love?

Where shall I go? What shall I set my hand to?