Al.By all God’s pity I pray thee:
For pity of me.
K.Begone, lest I should strike thee.
Al. Strike me, and I will bear it. I did the wrong.
Punish me and pardon. I only ask for him,
Take not his life.
K.The more thou pleadest for him,
The more I hate him.
Al.Heaven will soften thee.
Thou must relent. Thou wilt not slay us both.