And for twelve terrible hours emprisoned me
In a dark dungeon, to repent thereof.
So proud and fierce was my determination
By Roderick to be beloved. Thou cam’st,
And loudly weeping at my feet did’st fall,
“Yes, yes,” did’st cry, “my pride is overcome,
One day, when thou art king, I will repay thee.”
Marquis (giving his hand.)
I will so, Karl. My boyish affidavit
As man I now renew; I will repay;