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Advisèd him the scouts dispatcht ashore that holy clerk and altars met their sight; and how receivèd them the friendly Moor while Night’s cloud-shadowèd mantle cloaked the light; Nay, that both Lord and Liege no feeling bore, save what in kindness took a dear delight, for, certès, nothing told of doubt or fear, where proofs of friendship showèd sure and clear.