Dor I hear you, sir; I'll take my time, and do't.
Emp. Thy time! What's all thy time? What's thy whole life
To my one hour of ease? No more replies,
But see thou dost it; or—
Dor. Choke in that threat; I can say or as loud.
Emp. 'Tis well; I see my words have no effect,
But I may send a message to dispose you.[Is going off.
Dor. Expect an answer worthy of that message.
Muf. The prophet owed him this;
And, thanked be heaven, he has it.[Aside.
Bend. By holy Alla, I conjure you stay,
And judge not rashly of so brave a man. [Draws the Emperor aside, and whispers him.
I'll give you reasons why he cannot execute
Your orders now, and why he will hereafter.
368 Muf. Benducar is a fool, to bring him off;
I'll work my own revenge, and speedily.[Aside.
Bend. The fort is his, the soldiers' hearts are his;
A thousand Christian slaves are in the castle,
Which he can free to reinforce his power;
Your troops far off, beleaguering Larache,
Yet in the Christians' hands.
Emp. I grant all this;
But grant me he must die.