And be at peace.
Teresa.
You will not heed the terms
“Traitor” and “treachery!” They mean nought—at least
Nought—coupled with his name! Listen to me.
I’ve known him long—longer than any here.
He reared my childhood. I have sate by him
In hours of fondness, when the careless words
Fell from his lips unnoted, save by me:—
Think you he would deceive me? No! I’ll pledge