Burns stubble up before a flame like this.

Just. (aside). And none in heaven to help them!

Cipr. All I can

But one condition hardly wringing out

Of peace, till my impartial embassy

Have ask’d on their behalf, which of the twain—

How shall I least offend?—you least disdain.

Just. Disdain is not the word, sir; oh, no, no!

I know and honour both as noblemen

Of blood and station far above my own;