Xim. Submit, Alphonso.
I, who am partial to you, must condemn
This carriage, as unduteous to your father.
Ram. [To Alph.] Brave prince, too warmly you assert my cause,
Though 'tis indeed the common cause of kings.
But, to prevent what ills on my account
May hence ensue betwixt a son and parent,
Take here the sword, you trusted in my hands,
Which you alone could take.—Now, Veramond, [Presents his Sword to Alphonso.