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I have, dear Pylades; yet wilt thou chide.

Thy very aspect is a mute reproach.

The royal messenger arriv'd, and I,

According to thy counsel, fram'd my speech.

He seem'd surpris'd, and urgently besought,

That to the monarch I should first announce

The rite unusual, and attend his will.

I now await the messenger's return.