—What I shall call to mind I should have urged
When time's gone by—'t will all be mine, you urge!
A day—an hour—that I myself may lay
My rule down! 'T is too sudden—must not be!
The world's to hear of it! Once done—forever!
How will it read, sir? How be sung about?
Prevent it!
Berth. [Approaching.] Your frank indignation, lady,
Cannot escape me. Overbold I seem;
But somewhat should be pardoned my surprise