Fer. Christ hath erased all titles with his cross;
And by that sign reclaims the world he made.
Al. I know, prince, thou art generous; for thou gavest
Life to thine enemy: and for that gift
I am thy friend. ’Tis for thyself I plead.
The king hath nothing nearer to his heart
Than this possession: ’tis thy life’s condition.
Yield where thou must.
Fer.I hold my life as nought.
Al. Then, prince, tho’not for these, nor for thyself