Duke. Pardon, or death?
Pier. Death, honourable death!
Ren. Death's the best thing we ask, or you can give.
All Conspir. No shameful bonds, but honourable death.
Duke. Break up the council. Captain, guard your prisoners.
Jaffier, you're free, but these must wait for judgment.
[Exeunt all the Senators.[75]
Pier. Come, where's my dungeon? lead me to my straw:
It will not be the first time I've lodged hard
To do your Senate service.
Jaff. Hold one moment.
Pier. Who's he disputes the judgment of the Senate?
Presumptuous rebel—on— [Strikes Jaffier.