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THE

TRAGEDY OF HAMLET

PRINCE OF DENMARK

[i. I.] The castle at Elslnore. A narrow platform upon
the battlements; turret-doors to right and left. Starlight,
very cold
FRANCISCO, a sentinel armed with a partisan, paces to
and fro. A bell tolls twelve. Presently BARNARDO,
another sentinel likewise armed, comes from the castle}
h_e starts, hearing Francisco's tread in the darkness
Barnardo. Who's there?
Francisco. Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself.
Barnardo. Long live the ting!
Francisco. Barnardo?
Barnardo. He.
Francisco. You come most carefully upon your hour*
Barnardo. "Tis now struck twelve, getthee to
bed, Francisco.
Francisco. For this relief much thanks, 'tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.
Barnardo. Have you had quiet guard ?
Francisco. Not a mouse stirring. 10
Barnardo. Well, good night:
If you do meet Horatio and Marcellus,
The rivals of my watch, bid them make haste.

HORATIO and MARCELLUS come forth

Francisco [listens]. I think I hear them. Stand ho, who
is there ?
Horatio. Friends to this ground.
Marcellus, And liegemen to the Dane.