Dispose of old Ramirez as thou pleasest:

[He presents it sullenly to Veramond, who puts it into the Hand of an Officer.

Secure thy hate, ambition, and thy fear,

And give Ramirez death, who scorns a life

Which he must owe to thee.

Vera. [To the Guards.] Go, bear him to the castle; at more leisure

His doom shall be decreed.

Ram. Whene'er it comes, 'tis welcome; only this,—

(If enemies be suffered to request)

Forgive the imprudent zeal thy son has shown