I am a woman, stung by injuries.

Narbonne was once my husband—my protector;

He was—what was he not?—He is my tyrant;

The unnatural tyrant of a heart, that lov'd him.

With cool, deliberate baseness, he forsakes me;

With scorn as steadfast shall my soul repay it.

Aust. You know the imminent danger threatens him,

From Godfrey's fearful claim?

Countess. Too well I know it;