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Mir Khan
Ere the fifth sunset gild these barren hills.
I would have stayed with thee; have stayed alone,
Did I not feel the truth of all thy words,
How that my name entails a greater risk
Than thine my foster-brother, yet I go
Somewhat in doubt "
Aziz
Only go quickly, lest my heart should break!"
Mir Khan
"See, now, Aziz, it is but as thou sayest,
If I should stay, they will imprison me,
And hold me long, knowing my father's name
Makes me a hostage, worthy to be held,
Whilst thee they will not "
Aziz
Mir Khan
"What dost thou murmur?"
Aziz
The last faint light has left the lilac hills,
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