Lor. 'Tis moderate—not even life for life, the rule

Denounced of retribution from all time;

They owe me still my father's and my uncle's.

Bar. Did not the Doge deny this strongly?

Lor.‍Doubtless.

Bar. And did not this shake your suspicion?

Lor.‍No.

Bar. But if this deposition should take place

By our united influence in the Council,

It must be done with all the deference