Your weakness.

Sar. (raising the sword). How?

Sal.‍Strike! so the blow's repeated

Upon yon traitor—whom you spare a moment,

I trust, for torture—I'm content.

Sar.‍What—him!

Who dares assail Arbaces?

Sal.‍I!

Sar.‍Indeed!

Prince, you forget yourself. Upon what warrant?