If thou in strength all mortals dost exceed,

In uncompassionate anger do not so.

Samson. How cunningly the sorceress displays

Her own transgressions, to upbraid me mine! 820

That malice, not repentance, brought thee hither,

By this appears. I gave, thou say'st, the example,

I led the way; bitter reproach, but true;

I to myself was false ere thou to me.

Such pardon, therefore, as I give my folly, 825

Take to thy wicked deed; which when thou seest