Lord Justice
It is the law most certainly, my liege.
Duchess
Show me the book: ’tis written in blood-red.
Jeppo
Look at the Duchess.
Duchess
Thou accursed law,
I would that I could tear thee from the state
As easy as I tear thee from this book.
[Tears out the page.]
Come here, Count Bardi: are you honourable?
Get a horse ready for me at my house,
For I must ride to Venice instantly.