Than what I am. But even thus—the lowest,

Ugliest, and meanest of mankind—what courage350

And perseverance could have done, perchance

Had made me something—as it has made heroes

Of the same mould as mine. You lately saw me

Master of my own life, and quick to quit it;

And he who is so is the master of

Whatever dreads to die.

Stran.‍Decide between

What you have been, or will be.