But never must attack pass unrepelled.

Suffer that, through you, I demand of these,

Who controverts my claim to Juliers?

Duch. —Me

You say, you do not speak to—

Berth. Of your subjects

I ask, then: whom do you accredit? Where

Stand those should answer?

Val. [Advancing.] The lady is alone.

Berth. Alone, and thus? So weak and yet so bold?