Jaff. For myself full pardon,
Besides the lives of two and twenty friends [Delivers a list.
Whose names are here enrolled: nay, let their crimes
Be ne'er so monstrous, I must have the oaths
And sacred promise of this reverend council,
That in a full assembly of the Senate
The thing I ask be ratified. Swear this,
And I'll unfold the secrets of your danger.
All. We'll swear.
Duke. Propose the oath.
Jaff. By all the hopes
Ye have of peace and happiness hereafter,
Swear.
All. We all swear.
Jaff. To grant me what I've asked,
Ye swear?
All. We swear.
Jaff. And as ye keep the oath,
May you and your posterity be blessed,
Or cursed for ever!
All. Else be cursed for ever!
Jaff. Then here's the list, and with it the full disclose
Of all that threatens you. Now, fate, thou'st caught me.