I had thought, Pietro, that the Duchess was omnipotent.
Second Soldier
True, she is well-favoured; I know none so comely.
The Soldiers
Ha! ha! ha!
First Soldier
I meant I had thought our Duchess could do anything.
Second Soldier
Nay, for he is now given over to the Justices, and they will see that justice be done; they and stout Hugh the headsman; but when his head is off, why then the Duchess can pardon him if she likes; there is no law against that.
First Soldier