PAUL.
You were merciful to me—'tis my turn now! We exchange uniforms; I am captured in your place, mislead your pursuers while you escape.
LA ROCHE.
For you to assist me is treason to your cause.
PAUL.
Ingratitude is treason to my God!—I owe you more than life; let men call this what they will; I have a divine right to pay my debt.
LA ROCHE.
I refuse to let you do a deed that may bring dishonour on your head.
PAUL.
Then I refuse to owe my life to you.—Accept my assistance, or