Duchess
Cannot, Lord Justice? By what right do you
Set barriers in my path where I should go?
Am I not Duchess here in Padua,
And the state’s regent?
Lord Justice
For that reason, Madam,
Being the fountain-head of life and death
Whence, like a mighty river, justice flows,
Without thy presence justice is dried up
And fails of purpose: thou must tarry here.
Duchess
What, wilt thou keep me here against my will?
Lord Justice
We pray thy will be not against the law.
Duchess
What if I force my way out of the court?