Behold me now unarmed.

Hil. (changing her manner). Unarmed be thou

As all should be who use a deadly power

To such foul traitorous ends! I am thy bride—

I am thy bride! Make thou the very most

Of such poor comfort as those words may hold.

Proclaim thy victory—say to thyself,

“She is my bride—I wrung an oath from her,

With miserable lies—she is my bride!

She saved my wretched life, and in return