By our Prophet's faith,

The man is right. I have no more to say.

NATHAN.

Now let us to our rings once more return.

We said the sons complained; each to the judge

Swore from his father's hand immediately

To have received the ring--as was the case--

In virtue of a promise, that he should

One day enjoy the ring's prerogative.

In this they spoke the truth. Then each maintained