Am. He does bear his loss with such a noble strength
Of patience that,
Had fortune eyes to see him, she would weep
For having hurt him, and pretending that
Shee did it but for triall of his worth:
Hereafter ever love him.
Orl. I perceive you love him, and because (I must confess)
He does deserve that though for some respects,
I have not given him that acknowledgement,
Yet in mine honor I did still conclude to use him nobly.
Am. Sir, that will become your reputation and make me
grow proud of your alliance.
Orl. I did reserve the doing of this friendship till I had
His fortunes at my mercy, that the world
May tell him 'tis a willing courtesie.
La. This change will make me happy.
Orl. 'Tis a change; thou shalt behold it: then observe me when
That Montague had possession of my Land,
I was his rivall, and at last obtain'd
This Lady who, by promise of her own
Affection to him, should ha' bin his wife;
I had her, and withheld her like a pawn,
Till now my Land is rend'red to me again,
And since it is so, you shall see I have
The conscience not to keep her—give him her— [draws.
For by the faithfull temper of my sword, she shall not tarry with me.
Am. Give me way— [draws.
Thou most unworthy man—give me way;
Or by the wrong he does the Innocent,
I'll end thy misery and his wickedness, together.
Lady. Stay and let me justifie
My husband in that, I have wrong'd his bed. [Exeunt Am. Orl.
Enter Orleans in amazement, the servants following him.