Each man is a hunter to his trade, And they follow one another; But such a hunter never was made As the monk that hunted his brother! And the runaway pig, ere its game be played, Shall be eaten by its mother!
Better hunt a flea in a woolly blanket, than a leg-bail monk in this wilderness of mountains, forests, and precipices! But the flea _may_ be caught, and so _shall_ the monk. I have said it. He is well spotted, with his silver crown and his uncropped ears. The rascally heretic! But his vows shall keep him, though he won't keep his vows. The whining, blubbering idiot! Gave his plaything, and wants it back!--I wonder whereabouts I am.
SCENE XII.--_The Nurse's room_. LILIA _sitting up in bed_. JULIAN _seated by her; an open note in his hand_.
_Julian_. No; I'll treasure it As the remembrance of a by-gone grief: I love it well, because it is _not_ yours.
_Lilia_. Where have you been these long, long years away? You look much older. You have suffered, Julian!
_Julian_. Since that day, Lilia, I have seen much, thought much, Suffered a little. When you are quite yourself, I'll tell you all you want to know about me.
_Lilia_. Do tell me something now. I feel quite strong; It will not hurt me.
_Julian_. Wait a day or two. Indeed 'twould weary you to tell you all.
_Lilia_. And I have much to tell you, Julian. I Have suffered too--not all for my own sake.
Oh, what a dream I had! Oh, Julian!-- I don't know when it was. It must have been Before you brought me here! I am sure it was.
_Julian_. Don't speak about it. Tell me afterwards. You must keep quiet now. Indeed you must.
_Lilia_. I will obey you, will not speak a word.
_Nurse_. Blessings upon her! she's near well already. Who would have thought, three days ago, to see You look so bright! My lord, you have done wonders.
_Julian_. My art has helped a little, I thank God.-- To please me, Lilia, go to sleep a while.
_Lilia_. Why does he always wear that curious cap?
SCENE XIII.--_The Steward's room_. JULIAN _and the_ Steward. _Papers on the table, which_ JULIAN _has just finished examining_.
_Julian_. Thank you much, Joseph; you have done well for me. You sent that note privately to my friend?
_Steward_. I did, my lord; and have conveyed the money, Putting all things in train for his release, Without appearing in it personally, Or giving any clue to other hands. He sent this message by my messenger: His hearty thanks, and God will bless you for it. He will be secret. For his daughter, she Is safe with you as with himself; and so God bless you both! He will expect to hear From both of you from England.