Alex. (preventing her).

Mad fool! Is this his due? Is it his due?

That you should play the butcher on yourself?

Mar.

A topsy-turvy freak! My thanks! This office

He’d chosen for himself. (Throws the dagger away.) Tempter, begone!

Alex.

You’ll seek a refuge under Rome’s protection!

Mar.

On none who has a thing at heart to do