San. Then you shall subscribe
Yourself a coward.
Oni. Not for the whole world!
Such an apparent lie would be a sin
Too heavy to my conscience. I subscribe
Myself a coward! If I should, no soldier
Would think but that my hand were counterfeited.
San. Then you must fight.
Oni. My lord, on no condition. Hope not for it.
San. Then you shall swear never to speak my name
But with respect.
Oni. Hereafter, if you can
Deserve it. For the present I must crave
Your pardon with much mirth to laugh at you.
San. Sir, I shall meet you.
Oni. It shall contradict
All my endeavours then.
San. I go, sir. But—— [Exit Sanmartino.
Cle. For mercy sake, go with thy lord. Repentance
May turn to desperation.