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at Paris.

Be murdered in his bed. Gonzago conduct them thither,
And then beset his house that not a man may live.

Anjoy.
That charge is mine, Swizers keepe you the streetes,
And at ech corner shall the Kings garde stand.

Gonzago.
Come sirs follow me. Exit Gonzago and others with him.

Anjoy.
Cosin, the Captaine of the Admirals guarde,
Plac'd by my brother, will betray his Lord:
Now Guise shall catholiques flourish once againe,
The head being of, the members cannot stand.

Retes.
But look my Lord, ther's some in the Admirals house. Enter into the Admirals house, and he in his bed.

Anjoy.
In lucky time, come let us keep this lane,
And slay his servants that shall issue out.

Gonza.
Where is the Admirall?

Admi.
O let me pray before I dye.

Gonza.
Then pray unto our Ladye, kisse this crosse. Stab him.

Admi.
O God forgive my sins.

Guise.
Gonzago, what, is he dead?

Gonza.
I my Lord.

Guise.
Then throw him down.

Anjoy.
Now cosin view him well, it may be it is some other, and he escapte.

Guise.
Cosin tis he, I know him by his look.

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