I know thy love—thou wouldst lay down thy life
To add one hour to mine. Thou wouldst not rob
The few brief hours that yet are left to me!
Thou seest, I know thy love! Oh, brother, brother,
Be strong in mercy! Is his wrong to thee
Less than his wrong to me?—and I forgive him!
May Heaven have pity on my woman’s heart—
I love this man!
Gott. (after a pause). Go, sir—I spare thy life.
My heart has lost its vigour, and my hand