Thus I gathered an army about me. I conceived and I executed.

I hurled the enemy to the ground and tore the sword from his hand. I killed the lion that sprang upon you to devour you.

That is what I did. Has anyone anything to say?

The King: That is what you did, Tête-d'or.

The Tribune of the People: Well and good. But you didn't do it alone.

Tête-d'or: I say that I did it all alone,

I alone! I did it! I alone! Not another, but I!

—What will you give me, then, as a proper recompense?

—What will you give me

That you have not received from my hands?