FRANCESCA. But Ravenna's peace?
LANCIOTTO. Shall not be perilled.
GUIDO. [Coming behind, whispers her.] Trust him not, my child;
I know his ways; he'd rather fight than wed.
Tis but a wish to have the war afoot.
Stand firm for poor Ravenna!
LANCIOTTO. Well, my lady,
Shall we conclude a lasting peace between us
By truce or marriage rites?
GUIDO. [Whispers her.] The devil tempts thee:
Think of Ravenna, think of me!
LANCIOTTO. My lord,
I see my father waits you.
[GUIDO retires.
FRANCESCA. Gentle sir,
You do me little honour in the choice.
LANCIOTTO. My aim is justice.
FRANCESCA. Would you cast me off?
LANCIOTTO. Not for the world, if honestly obtained;
Not for the world would I obtain you falsely.