[Aur. within.] O, save Ferneze!
Enter Ferneze in his shirt, and is received upon Mendoza’s sword.
Men. Pierce, pierce!—Thou shallow fool, drop there!
[Thrusts his rapier in Ferneze.
He that attempts a princess’ lawless love
Must have broad hands, close heart, with Argus’ eyes,
And back of Hercules, or else he dies. 70
Enter Aurelia, Pietro, Ferrardo, Bilioso, Celso, and Equato.
All. Follow, follow!
Men. Stand off, forbear, ye most uncivil lords!
Pietro. Strike!
Men. Do not; tempt not a man resolv’d: