Samson. Perhaps thou shalt have cause to sorrow indeed.

Chorus. Consider, Samson; matters now are strained

Up to the highth, whether to hold or break.

He's gone, and who knows how he may report 1350

Thy words by adding fuel to the flame?

Expect another message more imperious,

More lordly thundering than thou well wilt bear.

Samson. Shall I abuse this consecrated gift

Of strength, again returning with my hair 1355

After my great transgression? so requite