But by the barber's razor best subdued.

Samson. All these indignities, for such they are

From thine, these evils I deserve and more,

Acknowledge them from God inflicted on me 1170

Justly, yet despair not of his final pardon,

Whose ear is ever open, and his eye

Gracious to re-admit the suppliant;

In confidence whereof I once again

Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight, 1175

By combat to decide whose god is God,