K.Love him. Thou confessest!

Al. I hid it from thee but to save his life;

Now I avow it to save him. If thou’rt wronged,

’Tis I have wronged thee: so if one must die

Let it be me.

K.Then perish all of us.

Al. Nay, why, when peace hath such a simple way,

When kindness would cure all? If thou wouldst see

How noble he is, how true....

K.Silence! speak not