Al.To do the thing I never wished,
And if I wished lies not in me to do.
K. Thou dost not wish, sayst thou? It lies not in thee?
Al. ’Tis true I do not wish this marriage, sire.
K. Well, well. To wish to leave thy home and me
Were undesired: but to obey my will,
To trust thy welfare to my guidance, girl;
Not to oppose my dictates....
Al.Truly, father,
I have found as little occasion to oppose,