Tal. Upon my blessing, I command thee go.
[♦] John. To fight I will, but not to fly the foe.
Tal. Part of thy father may be saved in thee.
[♦] John. No part of him but will be shame in me.
[40] Tal. Thou never hadst renown, nor canst not lose it.
John. Yes, your renowned name: shall flight abuse it?
[♦] Tal. Thy father’s charge shall clear thee from that stain.
John. You cannot witness for me, being slain.
If death be so apparent, then both fly.
45 Tal. And leave my followers here to fight and die?