And placed to keep their cobwebs company?
Werner (who has been absorbed in thought till the latter
part of his speech). A Vassal!—I a vassal!—who accosts me
With such familiar question?—(checks himself and says
aside)—Down startled pride!
Have not long years of wretchedness yet quenched thee,
And, suffering evil, wilt thou start at scorn?70
(To Carl.) Sir! if I boast no birth—and, as you see,
My state bespeaks none—still, no being breathes
Who calls me slave or servant.—Like yourself