Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 4

by Robert Bridges

Mar. Thou wilt be slain.

Pal.Nay, I may still escape.

Mar. And then thou’lt come?

Pal.I will.

Mar.Promise but that:

That if this venture fail, and thou escape,

Thou wilt not risk again.

Pal.Ay, if I fail.

Mar.Promise.

Pal. I promise.