Alph. But with what conscience can you keep that crown,
To which you claim no title but the sword?
Vera. Then ask that question of thyself, when thou
Thyself art king. I will retain my conquest;
And if thou art so mean, so poor of soul,
As to refuse thy sword in keeping it,
Then Garcia's aid,—
Whose share of honour in that glorious day
Was more than thine,—during my life, shall guard it,
And, at my death, shall heir it.