Withstood the challenge of my royal duty

Suspended now in the interregnum ...

Hu.Enough!

Thou dost admit the act: ’tis downright treason.

I’ll hear no answer. Though thou wouldst deny

My authority, thou shalt not doubt my power.

Thou art my prisoner. To-night the embassy

Will sail for Spain. Thou goest with them to plead

Thy cause before the king.

Man.I shall be ready, sire.