I had no woe to bear.
Al.And woe it is
To see such suffering wrought by man on man,
And seek to heal it with a woman’s words.
Fer. Lady, I need not pity: there’s no fortune
I have not heart for.
Al.Now I see these men
Have gentler hearts than thou: they gave me comfort
Receiving my compassion; thou’rt too proud.
Fer. For I was shamed seeing a woman weep