Tow. We would complain to England.
Har. Jun. Your countrymen have tried that course so often, methinks they should grow wiser, and desist: But now there is no need of troubling any others but ourselves; the sum of all is this, you either must resign me Isabinda, or instantly resolve to clear your title to her by your sword.
Tow. I will do neither now.
Har. Jun. Then I'll believe you dare not fight me fairly.
Tow. You know I durst have fought, though I am not vain enough to boast it, nor would upbraid you with remembrance of it.
Har. Jun. You destroy your benefit with rehearsal of it; but that was in a ship, backed by your men; single duel is a fairer trial of your courage.
Tow. I'm not to be provoked out of my temper: Here I am a public person, entrusted by my king and my employers, and should I kill you, Harman—
Har. Jun. Oh never think you can, sir.
Tow. I should betray my countrymen to suffer, not only worse indignities than those they have already borne, but, for aught I know, might give them up to general imprisonment, perhaps betray them to a massacre.
Har. Jun. These are but pitiful and weak excuses; I'll force you to confess you dare not fight; you shall have provocations.