Of my own breath and body—so far that

None else shall chain them.

Sal. (to the Guards).‍You hear him and me.

Take him not,—kill.

[The Guards attack Arbaces, who defends himself valiantly and dexterously till they waver.

Sal.‍Is it even so; and must

I do the hangman's office? Recreants! see

How you should fell a traitor.

[Salemenes attacks Arbaces.

Enter Sardanapalus and Train.