THE. How, then?
Is it thy choice now to go home with me?
OED. Yea, were it lawful. But in this same spot—
THE. What wouldst thou do? I’ll not withstand thy will.
OED. I must have victory o’er my banishers.
THE. Thy dwelling with us, then, is our great gain?
OED. Yes, if thou fail me not, but keep thy word.
THE. Nay, fear not me! I will aye be true to thee.
OED. I will not bind thee, like a knave, with oaths.
THE. Oaths were no stronger than my simple word.
OED. What will ye do, then?