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Now, by my life, this day grows wondrous hot; Some airy devil hovers in the sky And pours down mischief. Austria’s head lie there, While Philip breathes.
Now, by my life, this day is incredibly hot; Some evil spirit is in the air And causing trouble. Austria’s head lies here, While Philip breathes.
Hubert, keep this boy. Philip, make up: My mother is assailed in our tent, And ta’en, I fear.
Hubert, keep an eye on this boy. Philip, come here: My mother is under attack in our tent, And I fear she’s been taken.
My lord, I rescued her; Her highness is in safety, fear you not: But on, my liege; for very little pains Will bring this labour to an happy end.
My lord, I rescued her; She’s safe, don’t worry: But let’s go, my liege; for very little effort Will bring this to a successful end.