Yet but to terrify me with the sight

Of mine own nature’s fathomless abyss.

Man’s final refuge hath been lost to me:

I have been robbed of solitude itself.

Maria:

I must repeat what I have said before.

Alone can Benedictus succour thee;

Only from him may we obtain support

And that firm basis which we both do lack.

For know thou this: I also can no more