Vera. A son, Ramirez!

Ram. Yes, a son I had.

Vera. He died an infant here in Saragossa.

Ram. A living son I have; and, since the queen

Is pleased to expose my life

Before a judge so prejudiced as you,

Undaunted, in the face of death, I speak,

And claim Alphonso mine.

Vera. There needs no more: I spare thee all the rest;