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ACT I
SCENE V

The same. Enter MORTIMER, approaching cautiously.

MORTIMER (to KENNEDY)

Step to the door, and keep a careful watch,

I have important business with the queen.

MARY (with dignity)

I charge thee, Hannah, go not hence – remain.

MORTIMER

Fear not, my gracious lady – learn to know me.

[He gives her a card.

MARY (She examines it, and starts back astonished)

Heavens! What is this?

MORTIMER (to KENNEDY)

Retire, good Kennedy;

See that my uncle comes not unawares.

MARY (to KENNEDY, who hesitates, and looks at the QUEEN inquiringly)

Go in; do as he bids you.

[KENNEDY retires with signs of wonder.