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?