L. Only that it tells lies within you?

LUCILLA. Yes.

L. Then, outside of it, you know what is true, and say so; and I

may trust the outside of your heart; but within, it is all foul

and false. Is that the way?

LUCILLA. I suppose so: I don't understand it quite.

L. There is no occasion for understanding it; but do you feel it?

Are you sure that your heart is deceitful above all things, and

desperately wicked?

LUCILLA (much relieved by finding herself among phrases with which

she is acquainted). Yes, sir. I'm sure of that.

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