But yet, submit; and I can yet forgive thee.
Consider,—for 'tis all I've time to say,—
Thou fight'st against thy father.
Clean. Against my father's cause, but not my father:
If you would needs become yourself a slave,
And get me such, I must redeem us both,
And will, or perish in the brave attempt.
Sosib. Withdraw thyself from ruin, I command thee.
Clean. Command I cannot; but I beg you, sir,
Engage not for an arbitrary power,