Ram. You have not conquered me; you could not, Veramond.

'Tis to Alphonso's arms that I am prisoner.

Vera. Under my auspices Alphonso fought;

He led my forces.

Ram. Yes, and made them too

By his example; else they ne'er had conquered.

Vera. A bargain! a plain compact! a confederacy,

Betwixt my son and thee, to give me part

Of what my better stars make all my own.

Alph. Sir, I must speak——