horace lines

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Is that you M Arnolphe

Yes who are you

Horace I need help

A ghost risen from the dead

Almost our plain failed just as I was reaching Agnes’s balcony some rogues fell upon me with clubs I fell to the earth and they thought I was dead that frightened them and they ran away

Did you see who it was

No but it doesn’t matter Agnes came after they left she really loves me no matter the cost she will be my bride

But your father

At first he may be angry but Agnes and I will find a way to show him how important our marriage is but I need help will you hide Agnes in your house so M de la souche won’t find her while I make arrangements for the marriage

I am delighted at the opportunity to serve you. I thank my stars for

such a chance.

M arnolphe I am deeply touched Agnes is waiting for me by the tree at the pond

I know the place I’ll get Agnes now

But sir why do you need a disguise

My disloyalty to him much disturbs me

You are a man of tender conscience M Arnolphe

Horace where are you

I am here my love

Do not tell her who I am

I won’t Agnes my love we have a trusted friend who will hide you away for a few days

Horace don’t leave me

I have to go M de la souche will be searching for us and I must lead him astray

Horace your friend is pulling me too hard

He knows it is dangerous here and is trying to save us

I don’t want to go with a stranger

He is no stranger he is a friend

Please sir don’t pull me so hard

I must leave it is getting light

When shall I see you again

Soon goodbye my love for now