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2nd citizen.

The moment that you left;

I wait to see the body brought this way.

1st citizen.

Lo! where they come.

(The crowd press together; and, as the body, covered on
a bier, is brought in on one side, Claricha enters
at the other. The bearers set down the body.)

CLARICHA.

I cannot urge my way—in Heaven's name,

I pray you, let me pass.

1st citizen.

Rest you a little while, poor child, beside me:

You cannot pierce the crowd.

CLARICHA.

I must go on; oh, for your parents' sake

Make but a little way!

1st citizen.

The crowd will soon disperse—they pause to gaze

On Count Arrezi.

CLARICHA.

Help me—I am his child—I bring his pardon.

Now, in your children's—in your fathers' name—
Let me pass on.

1st citizen.

It is too late.

(Claricha springs forward with a shriek, the crowd
give way, and she reaches the bier.)

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