Har. Jun. Your head shall answer the neglect of what you were commanded.
Per. If it must, I cannot shun my destiny.
Fisc. Harman, you are too rash; pray hear his reasons first.
Per. I have them to myself, I'll give you none.
Fisc. None? that's hard; well, you can be secret, captain, for your own sake, I hope?
Per. That I have sworn already, my oath binds me.
Fisc. That's enough: we have now chang'd our minds, and do not wish his death,—at least as you shall know.
[Aside.
Per. I am glad on't, for he's a brave and worthy gentleman; I would not for the wealth of both the Indies have had his blood upon my soul to answer.
Fisc. [Aside to Harman.] I shall find a time to take back our secret from him, at the price of his life, when he least dreams of it; meantime 'tis fit we speak him fair. [To Perez.] Captain, a reward attends you, greater than you could hope; we only meant to try your honesty. I am more than satisfied of your reasons.
Per. I still shall labour to deserve your kindness in any honourable way.[Exit Perez.