Clar. [’Twas a Temptation], Sir, I would not venture on,
Lest from the reasons of a just Revenge,
And so much Beauty as Alberto own’d,
My Virtue should not well secure your Interest.
Ant. But why, Ismena, was that killing Plot,
When I was hid behind the Arras? for now I confess all.
Ism. To make Alberto confident of my Love,
And try his Friendship to the utmost point.
—Alberto too I found had some reserves,
Which I believ’d his Amity to you.