END OF PITY.
PRINCE ARTHUR AND HUBERT.
Prince Arthur was nephew to John, King of England, and had a stronger title by his birthright to the crown, than his uncle, being the son of Geoffrey, John's elder brother. The power of innocence is strikingly displayed in the influence it had over the mind of Hubert, who had devoted himself to be the guilty instrument of John's injustice and cruelty, had not the feelings of humanity and nature wrought too powerfully to permit him to execute his wicked design.
A Prison.
HUBERT AND ATTENDANTS.
Hubert. Heat me these irons, and be sure keep within call: when I stamp with my foot, come in, and bind the boy that will be with me, fast to the chair. Take heed, and listen to my call.
Attendant. I hope you have authority for what you do.
Hub. Obey my orders, and let me have none of your scruples; for the present retire! Young lad, come here, I have something to say to you.