Of the-hem!-inferior classes, through the gates Send for a constable. Respect to him! Thor. Stir not an inch. They're welcome. Sir J. [With extreme indignation.] Sir! your right? Thor. [Producing deed.] This forfeit mortgage of your lands, which Llaniston Assigns to me, and I to Anne for dowry. You would have driven her from your roof, And she- Anne. Will grant him one for shelter. So my father Had said Thor. And so your husband;-far from hence, though, And humble, like his fortunes. Llan. That's your sentence. Thor. [To LADY TOPPINGTON.] You, madamLady T. Have weak nerves,—and he's my husband! Llan. True; she's exempt. [Distant music.] Hark! music! [SIR JOSHUA and LADYTOPPINGTON retire. Anne. [Clinging to THOROLD.] In thine honour! Thor. Let all make holiday. The ship shall sail This tide without us. [To ANNE.] What's ambition's wreath To love regained? Anne. And what is love regained, To thine, which, sorely tempted, ne'er was lost? 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