GOUROC.
As Public Accuser, the denunciation fell first into my hands. I have risked my life by withholding it from the Tribunal until your safety is assured.
DUKE.
[Giving GOUROC his hand.]
Pardon, Marquis, that I did not realize before the motives of your course.
GOUROC.
Grant me, then, the privilege of saving you.
DUKE.
We will. You belong to our own race; we may trust you.