Between us; each doing what in him lies
To make what may remain of life to each
Happy and honourable. On my part
I stake a father’s love and tenderness;
And will not you as freely on your side
Wager your filial obedience?
Your father asks, implores you. Oh, consider
You may not always have a friend in need
To rescue you as now: nay, disappoint
His mercy and again provoke the laws