MIRANDA and
FERDINAND exit in opposite
directions.
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PROSPERO
So glad of this as they I cannot be,
Who are surprised withal. But my rejoicing
At nothing can be more. I’ll to my book,
For yet ere supper-time must I perform
Much business appertaining.
PROSPERO
I can’t be as happy as they are at this moment, but
nothing could make me any happier. Now it’s time to get
back to my studying, since I have a lot of serious business to take
care of before dinner.