But kindness, nobler ever than revenge,

And nature, stronger than his just occasion,

Made him give battle to the lioness,

130 Who quickly fell before him: in which hurtling

From miserable slumber I awaked.

Cel. Are you his brother?

Ros.

[132] Was’t you he rescued?

Cel. Was’t you that did so oft contrive to kill him?

Oli. ’Twas I; but ’tis not I: I do not shame