CARDINAL. The reason why I would not suffer these
About my brother, is, because at midnight
I may with better privacy convey
Julia's body to her own lodging. O, my conscience!
I would pray now; but the devil takes away my heart
For having any confidence in prayer.
About this hour I appointed Bosola
To fetch the body. When he hath serv'd my turn,
He dies.
Exit.
[Enter BOSOLA]
BOSOLA. Ha! 'twas the cardinal's voice; I heard him name
Bosola and my death. Listen; I hear one's footing.
[Enter FERDINAND]
FERDINAND. Strangling is a very quiet death.
BOSOLA. [Aside.] Nay, then, I see I must stand upon my guard.
FERDINAND. What say to that? Whisper softly: do you agree to 't?
So; it must be done i' th' dark; the cardinal would not for
a thousand pounds the doctor should see it.
Exit.
BOSOLA. My death is plotted; here 's the consequence of murder.
We value not desert nor Christian breath,
When we know black deeds must be cur'd with death.
[Enter ANTONIO and Servant]
SERVANT. Here stay, sir, and be confident, I pray;
I 'll fetch you a dark lantern.
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