Though I had hated Pompey, and allow'd his ruine,

[I gave you no commission to performe it:]

Hasty to please in Blood are seldome trusty;

And but I stand inviron'd with my Victories,

My Fortune never failing to befriend me,

My noble strengths, and friends about my Person,

I durst not try ye, nor expect: a Courtesie,

Above the pious love you shew'd to Pompey.

You have found me merciful in arguing with you;

Swords, Hangmen, Fires, Destructions of all natures,