Vera. Then, what am I?

Ram. His foster-father.

Vera. Impudently said;

And yet I hope 'tis true. So much I hate him,

That I could buy the public scorn, to be

An alien to his blood.

Xim. Have patience, sir,

And you shall have your wish on cheaper terms;

But hear me speak.

Vera. Good heaven, then give me patience!