And stow him in the dungeon's depth with toads.

[The Guards carry off Ramirez.

[To Alph.] For thee, the worthy son of such a father— [Walks by himself.

Xim. [To Alph.] 'Tis desperate now; and I, with ill-timed zeal,

Have hastened your destruction.

Alph. [To her.] You have saved me.

Vera. [Aside.] Say I should put the ungrateful wretch to death;—

He's thought my son, and, whilst so thought, 'tis dangerous

To imprison him; the people might rebel.