Unhand me—peasant, by your grasp! Here's gold.

'Twas a mad freak of mine. I said I'd pluck

A branch from the white-blossomed shrub beneath

The casement there. Take this, and hold your peace.

Tresh. Into the moonlight yonder, come with me!

Out of the shadow.

Mer. I am armed, fool!

Tresh. Yes,

Or no? You'll come into the light, or no?

My hand is on your throat—refuse!—