And shall for this to prison? Come, my friend,
Take my security, and let him go.
FRIESS.
Keep your security for yourself—you'll need it.
We only do our duty. Hence with him.
MELCHTHAL (to the country people).
This is too bad—shall we stand by and see
Him dragged away before our very eyes?
SACRIST.
We are the strongest. Friends, endure it not,
Our countrymen will back us to a man.
FRIESS.
Who dares the governor's commands?
OTHER THREE PEASANTS (running in).