May well be deem’d for guiltier treason ripe.

Pro. And who is he?

Mon. Nay, ask thy son.

Pro. My son!

What should he know of such a recreant heart?

Speak, Guido! thou’rt his friend!

Gui. I would not wear

The brand of such a name!

Pro. How? what means this?

A flash of light breaks in upon my soul!