1 Pirate. A mischief on our captain's drowsiness; We're lost, for want of him! [They fight.
Gons. Dear madam, get behind; while you are safe, We cannot be o'ercome. [To JULIA.
[They drive off the Pirates, and follow them off. RODORICK remains on the ground.
Rod. I had much rather my own life were lost, Than Manuel's were preserved.
Enter the Pirates, retreating before GONSALVO, &c.
1 Pirate. All's lost! they fight like devils, and our captain Yet sleeping in his bed.
2 Pirate. Here lies Don Roderick; If we must die, we'll not leave him behind.
[Goes to kill him.
Jul. O, spare my Roderick's life; and, in exchange, Take mine! I put myself within your power, To save or kill.
1 Pirate. So, here's another pawn, For all our safeties.