Cæsar. Thou hast said it.

Alex. Dost thou think

To live, and look upon me?

Cæsar. Some while yet.

Alex. I would there were a God—that he might hear.

Cæsar. 'Tis pity there should be—for thy sake—none.

Alex. Wilt thou slay me?

Cæsar. Why?

Alex. Am I not thy sire?

Cæsar. And Christendom's to boot.