Al.Thou must dissuade
My pity, or meet it where ’tis first engaged.
Fer. Then hear the truth from me. They vainly beg
Their liberty.
Al.From thee?
Fer.Ay, lady.
Al.How!
For this I too was lately on my knees;
But that was to the king. What power hast thou
To grant this; or, being able, why deniest?