As still are free to both, to compensate320

For stepdame Nature's avarice at first.

They woo with fearless deeds the smiles of fortune,

And oft, like Timour the lame Tartar,[220] win them.

Stran. Well spoken! And thou doubtless wilt remain

Formed as thou art. I may dismiss the mould

Of shadow, which must turn to flesh, to incase

This daring soul, which could achieve no less

Without it.

Arn.‍Had no power presented me