But they are senators.
Mem.Most noble lady,
Command us.
Mar.I command!—Alas! my life200
Has been one long entreaty, and a vain one.
Mem. I understand thee, but I must not answer.
Mar. (fiercely). True—none dare answer here save on the rack,
Or question save those——
Mem. (interrupting her). High-born dame![44] bethink thee
Where thou now art.