As I have power to stand against thy will.
K. I know it, child: but for that hold thee to blame:
Thou hast not wished: ’tis in thy power to wish.
Marriage thou dost not wish: but thou must wish
What is my will; which to make more thine own
I add this boon. Was’t not thy chief desire?
Dost thou not thank me?
Al.Alas....
K. ’Tis no small gift, the lives of fifty men.
Al. Tell me, sire; with the captives dost thou reckon