As by that beauty,—may I use the name
Of what I only worship,—I beseech thee
Hear them not speak, lest thou misjudge me much.
Al. Rise, friends: ere I can help you, I must know
What boon ye sue for.
Fer.Not so: lest thou add
To theirs thy prayer, too strong to be denied.
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Al. What fear’st thou that my voice might win for them?
Fer. Ask not of them nor me.