Sadi. Thou gav’st the word

Before; it hath been done—they are gone forth.

Mel. Would that my soul could wing them!

Didst thou heed

To say his life? I’ll have my own revenge!

Yes! I would save him from another’s hand!

Thou said’st he must be brought alive?

Sadi. I heard

Thy will, and I obey’d.

Mel. He slew my son—