Alph. Yes, to my grief; and, to enhance that grief,

'Tis to my sword my father owes his ruin.

Ram. And 'tis that only sword that can restore me.

It must, and ought; you owe it to your duty.

Alph. Duty was what Victoria urged to me:

I hate that fatal word, because she used it,

And, for a cruel father, left her love.

Ram. Could she do that for Veramond, a tyrant,

Which you refuse to me?

The conquering troops of Arragon are yours;