For which he justly stands condemned to death.
Your sentence, royal sir?
Vera. That he should live;
Should live triumphant over Veramond,
And should live happy in Victoria's love.—
Oh, I have held as long as nature could;
Convinced in reason, obstinate in will:
I saw the pleader's aim, found her design,
I longed to be o'ercome, and yet resisted.—
What have I done against thee, my Alphonso?