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46 Will straightway [sic] place the seats, from whence The Montes did remove them.

Otavio. So far the seats, but what Of words of malice and contemptuous lips? The sword alone can wipe out stains like these.

Roselo. Such idle words should give no cause For senseless scuffles in your streets.

Teobaldo. Hast more advice to give? How his smooth words do chafe and gall.

Roselo. Wed thou Andrea Montes, while I Will mate with Julia Castelvin.

Otavio. Rather should my life blood flow And drop by drop creep over these cold stones than I Would see thee Julia's husband.

Roselo. By such settled purpose every cause For strife and broil would cease.

Otavio. Villain, defend thyself; provoked Beyond endurance, I could clutch thy throat And stab thee, as cowards do defenceless women.

Roselo. Hear all, bear witness of this deed.

Otavio. No need of witness, draw.

Roselo. Gentlemen, ye will all witness hold, This provocation sought I not; But that by words of friendship I had hoped T'avoid this bloody fray.

Otavio. Draw, coward, draw!

Roselo (aside). Oh, Julia mine own love, forgive, forgive. Out, villain! know, that no coward's arm I own, One holds me back, who love my soul hath taught, Otavio, 'tis thou alone this mighty ill hath wrought.

Otavio. I'm hit.